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obese

[oh-bees] / oʊˈbis /


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Blaenau Gwent council is looking at how it can support healthier lives in Wales' most obese area, with a ban on junk food advertising proposed.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

No. It was really interesting because there was a scene where a guy comes in who is really obese and has diverticulitis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Government data released March last year shows 24 percent of women and 23 percent of men are overweight or obese in India.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

These results could significantly change how doctors approach treatment for overweight or obese individuals at high risk.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

One day, as he was sunning this way, with wine in his belly, who should come huffing and puffing and staggering out of the stream but an obese, elderly frog.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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