gain weight
Example Sentences
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His young son also struggled to gain weight.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Many experts describe today's environment as an "obesogenic society," where everyday conditions make it harder to maintain healthy habits and easier to gain weight.
From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026
When you gain weight back, it tends to be more fat than muscle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
And without careful tracking, people can gain weight, which increases “bad” cholesterol and eventually puts them at risk for heart attacks and strokes.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026
“Only one cookie a week for your sister! She can’t gain weight or she won’t fit into the cast.”
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
