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lightweight

[lahyt-weyt] / ˈlaɪtˌweɪt /


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While the access badge is meant to be worn, Bathiche said it "is lightweight and designed for agent interactions on the go."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

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

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 27, 2026

MMA is a highly reactive chemical, a monomer that can be used to make polymers of hard, durable, lightweight and transparent plastics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

This in conjunction with the development of lightweight hollow-bronze casting enabled the Greeks to experiment with daring poses in monumental sculpture before attempting them in marble.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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