light hand
Example Sentences
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Anyway, I loved Laura's cooking "zeytinyagi", her notion to celebrate vegetables that aren't overused and how she always has such a light hand, along with her emotional, celebratory response when she won.
From Salon ● May 29, 2024
Use a light hand with salt when making the vinaigrette, add a sprinkle of kosher or coarse salt to the dressed salad, and give it a final toss before serving.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 21, 2023
But the tome is written with a light hand, so despite all of the rules demanding respect it’s not at all stern.
From New York Times ● Nov. 22, 2021
In his writing as in his dances, Morris has a light hand.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 1, 2019
The only concession to selfalteration seems to be metallic gold eyeliner that has been applied with a light hand.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
