lighter

Example Sentences

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“Tom Homan being in charge and publicly taking a much lighter touch and appearing reasonable to the average voter is why you’re seeing this turnaround,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Buttermilk contributes tang and lift, sharpening the sweetness and helping the cake rise with a lighter hand.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Most American oil imports come from Canada and feed refineries that can’t efficiently process lighter shale blends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

This weekend clocks in the UK will 'spring forward' by an hour marking the return of lighter evenings as the UK moves closer to summer.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

A bit of faith still remaining, he set up his machinery and tried again, using a lighter stone.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig