Example Sentences

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The audience might forget those things, but it will remember how silly the suits looked as they struggled to deal with perceived lightweights who had organized against them.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2023

Certainly, they won’t accept academic lightweights to fill out the conference membership, but what choice do they have?

From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2023

The two lightweights aren’t even fighting for a title or a fringe belt — making it a true grudge match.

From Washington Times • Apr. 20, 2023

But lightweights Davis and Garcia managed to come to an agreement for their highly-anticipated fight in April despite being with rival platforms and promoters.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2022

"We're lightweights," Mabel tried to joke, but her voice was thick with regret.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour