lightly
Example Sentences
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Joggy’s Solar Mango flavor was refreshing, like lightly flavored sparkling water.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Five people have been lightly injured, including three firemen and a police officer, it said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
"Bill Oddie wore a great learning lightly, but he could never hide his enthusiasm," West said.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Actors, writers, production staff and movie fans are still resistant to the overuse of AI and defining when and where it is acceptable, so studios are treading lightly, said AI film studio CEO Mooser.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
I’d lightly patted my bushy curls and frowned.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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