lightweight
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It was sturdy enough to support a single layer of muscle cells while remaining sufficiently lightweight to prevent the contracting cells from detaching from the surface.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
The firm released a long-awaited new model, V4, in April, and this month updated a faster, more lightweight version of V4.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
Both Samsung and Google pack dedicated triple-camera setups or ultra-high megapixel sensors into their foldables, whereas Apple makes modest hardware compromises on its camera array to keep the Duo thin and lightweight.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Specifically, the prime minister would pledge to speed up the delivery of lightweight multirole missiles that can help bring down fast jet-powered Russian drones.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
“It was a lightweight thing, an heiress who ran away, you know?”
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
It is one thing for Hibs to play on the front foot against European lightweights when their backs were against the wall, it is another doing it against Motherwell in the Premiership on Sunday.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The audience might forget those things, but it will remember how silly the suits looked as they struggled to deal with perceived lightweights who had organized against them.
From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2023
The two lightweights aren’t even fighting for a title or a fringe belt — making it a true grudge match.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 20, 2023
“They are the world’s premier lightweights, and it would be a fantastic battle.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 29, 2022
"We're lightweights," Mabel tried to joke, but her voice was thick with regret.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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