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lightweight

[lahyt-weyt] / ˈlaɪtˌweɪt /


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Britain’s Lotus LOT 0.00%increase; green up pointing triangle is known for its lightweight sports cars, its appearances in James Bond films, and its many brushes with financial collapse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Brazil's Alex Pereira will go up against France's Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC heavyweight crown, while Georgian Ilia Topuria is set to take on current interim champion Justin Gaethje for the lightweight bout.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Fighters Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje will top the bill of six fights in a lightweight championship clash, the UFC announced in March.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

“It’s durable, lightweight, transparent, so it could even be used as a substitute for glass,” Elias Picazo, assistant professor of chemistry at USC, said of the final plastic product.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Designed to be lightweight and easy to carry and set up, Abwehr Enigma was a medium-security model.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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