overweight

Example Sentences

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A bridge in north Wales has closed three times in about 24 hours after suspected overweight vehicles crossed it, causing traffic disruption.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The trial evaluated the therapy’s efficacy and safety on adults who are overweight and had other medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes, chronic pain and cardiovascular issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“We continue to like financials and also have a good overweight in consumer-discretionary companies,” says Basak Yavuz, the Goldman fund’s co-manager.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Repeated weight loss followed by weight regain, often called "yo-yo dieting" or weight cycling, has long been viewed as unhealthy and potentially even worse than staying overweight.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

John was a nice guy, an older man, worryingly overweight.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana