lightweight
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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
At the test track at Mira, the all-British creation silently demonstrated how a lightweight sports car can go from an idea to a vehicle in less than two years, helped by regional expertise.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
That becomes especially challenging in applications such as space exploration, where equipment must be compact, lightweight, and reliable.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026
It stung, but surprisingly, my recovery time is pretty good, especially for such a lightweight.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
The UFC tends to embrace trash talkers, even creating a ceremonial BMF title contested by the likes of Nate Diaz and most recently by lightweights Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier in July.
From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2023
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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