overweight

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He’d grown up overweight in the public eye as a child actor, appearing on the sitcoms “Fresh Off the Boat” and “Fuller House.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The proportions of participants classified as overweight or in obesity class I, II and III all declined in the semaglutide group as more individuals reached healthier weight ranges.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

There’s an Irish airline executive named Michael O’Leary who so loves upcharges and cost-cutting that, over the years, he has floated selling standing-room flights, charging overweight passengers more, and installing coin-operated restrooms.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

There’s a similar situation with mutual funds, which can be contrarian indicators and tend to lag market turning points, and they have been overweight Russell 2000 versus the S&P 500 since February.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

At the time Barack took office, nearly a third of American children were overweight or obese.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama