lightweight
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North Korea said Wednesday it had tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launching system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system the previous day.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
He also enjoyed a successful amateur boxing career as a lightweight at the Penarth club that his brother Bert established to help World War One veterans overcome Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - then called shell shock.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Inside the tank is an estimated 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a durable, lightweight and transparent polymer that can be used in household goods or as a glass substitute.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Mr. Moskowitz frames the crux of the race as “whether a lightweight, affordable car could compete with more substantial rivals.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Powell was speaking while struggling into his lightweight space jacket.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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