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Type B communities offer a skinnier version of the lifecare contract.

From Barron's Jun. 20, 2026

Coca-Cola is selling soda in skinnier, cheaper bottles.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

“The skinnier you are, the more respected and prettier you’re viewed. It’s ridiculous,” Madder said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2025

Ehrlic commented in IndieWire that "Phoenix looks even skinnier here than he did in Joker, his shoulder blades threatening to cut two holes straight through his back".

From BBC Sep. 5, 2024

I've labeled her "Big Harm" behind her back—short for the harmonium she plays—and her husband is "Little Harm," because he's shorter, skinnier, and slightly less evil than his wife.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins