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stocky

[stok-ee] / ˈstɒk i /


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Ron, a New Yorker from Long Island, was Vince’s stocky, tattooed business partner.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Police had previously released several grainy videos of the potential suspect whom the FBI described as a 5’8” man with a stocky build.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

The first was described as of medium to stocky build and was wearing a white cap, black jacket, light-coloured trousers and black trainers.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

Juan knew Perez, a stocky man with dark curly hair and a beard that trailed halfway down his chest, as “Paco.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

This time she had another maid with her, a stocky woman with a red face and red hands who was obviously not afraid of Meggie’s powers of witchcraft.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke




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