heavyset

Example Sentences

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They remembered the quiet, heavyset boy who was picked on over his weight.

From Seattle Times

He was described as a dark-skinned man, heavyset with a beard, wearing a dark sweatshirt, an orange T-shirt, gray sweatpants and white sneakers.

From New York Times

At that very time, a 17-year-old boy on a school field trip in Chinatown noticed a heavyset man sitting on a bench — just sitting.

From New York Times

There was a heavyset man close to him, though he never caught a glimpse of his face.

From New York Times

Police said they were told the attacker was a heavyset dark-skinned man with a neon vest and a gray sweatshirt.

From Washington Post