put on weight
Example Sentences
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He started counting every “macro” — or macronutrient of proteins, carbohydrates and fats — that went into his body, adding thousands of calories of canola oil to his smoothies so he could put on weight.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2025
In the first scientific report of its kind, researchers in Arkansas showed that chickens bred for water conservation continued to put on weight despite heat stress that would normally slow growth.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2024
If an athlete is over in the run-up to a weigh-in they will try lose pounds quickly or they may need to put on weight to reach their category too.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2024
"She remained herself: she didn't put on weight, didn't dye her hair brunette. She just adapted, let's say, to the real world - as, in general, I did."
From Reuters • Aug. 25, 2023
Olive was not a tall woman and at that age she had begun to put on weight.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
