put on weight
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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
Instead, Dr Erşen offered to book her in for surgery in three months' time and told her to try to put on weight.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 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
He had not put on weight like most of his other friends now living abroad, didn’t look different from the last time Obinze had seen him in Nsukka.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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