waistline

Example Sentences

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He’s flashy yet tough, he’s wise yet youthful, he’s one of the five best players in the league who suddenly became expendable because of his big contract and expanding waistline.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2025

In the study, however, gum chewers did not eat less, were no less likely to be overweight or did not have a slimmer waistline.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2024

His waistline is comfortably ensconced within his suit, and his customary red tie dangles loosely over a conspicuously absent gut.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2024

The must-have accessory was a knit cummerbund worn with a thin belt, defining the waistline in any look.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2024

His waistline had grown slightly over the years; his suspenders now pulled his pants above his belt line.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore