lighten
Example Sentences
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It wasn’t until after the release of that book, and then “Nickel Boys,” that Whitehead decided to lighten the mood by composing a crime novel set in New York City in the 1960s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
They may lighten the skull or influence voice resonance, and we can even use their size and variability for forensic identification.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
Having "something to lighten all the burdens that we're dealing with day by day is incredible," he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
"We don't like taxes on fun," he said, adding: "We are going to find every possible way to lighten the load."
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
And then, to lighten things up a bit, I start a new paragraph.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
