lose (some) weight

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: to become less heavy or fat

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Skip Maas, a molecular biologist who studies snakes at the University of Colorado Boulder, says python blood could help people lose weight without the same side effects as existing drugs. — Jamie Leary, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026 Nearly 48% of teens 16 and older reported attempting to lose weight within the past year, according to a January study. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026 Others are looking for healthier options or trying to lose weight. — ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026 Participants who took fiber supplements were more likely to lose weight than those who did not. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lose (some) weight

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