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lightweight

[lahyt-weyt] / ˈlaɪtˌweɪt /


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The show is headlined by a unification bout between Georgian-Spanish lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and American interim title holder Justin Gaethje.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

North Korea said Wednesday it had tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launching system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system the previous day.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

In this North Carolina town, Shibumis, lightweight shade structures that flap in the wind like giant flags flown horizontally, are everywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Inside the tank is an estimated 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a durable, lightweight and transparent polymer that can be used in household goods or as a glass substitute.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

He was not a natural lightweight; fellow jockeys dubbed him “Old Lead Pad.”

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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