lighten
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Although the alleged activity in the Los Angeles dwelling wasn’t enough to send Madison packing, she has recently opened up about her desire to relocate to lighten the load on her coparenting situation.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
A playwright friend emailed him when the production was announced with a simple message: “Bart, lighten up!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
In an effort to lighten things up and reduce risk—and, let’s be honest, boost productivity through camaraderie—more companies are planning team-building events that could have been designed by a bunch of 10-year-olds, writes Callum Borchers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The former heavyweight champion joked and laughed with Wach during their face-off, playfully attempting to lighten the mood before the pair posed for photographs.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Tess wanted to lighten the mood, but she couldn’t think of anything funny to say.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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