lighter

Example Sentences

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Lighter winds and cooler temperatures allowed firefighters to slow the growth of a fire in Simi Valley that forced tens of thousands of residents out of their homes, firefighting officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The new bottles, already on some shelves, claim the product “Feels Lighter, Lasts Longer.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

CTOAN’s Lighter Holder Keychain – Never lose your lighter again with CTOAN’s creative and unique 3D printed lighter holder keychains in the perfect green for the holiday.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025

Lighter gloves would have made no difference, no punches thrown even came close to a knockout.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024

Lighter and lighter La Llorona grew until she was more than translucent; she was a silhouette of radiance.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall