lightly
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Lightly sweetened with honey, they’re lit up with warming spices and orange peel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
For the best supermarket tinned fish that tastes fancy but isn’t, check out Trader Joe’s Wild Caught Boneless Grilled Sardines in Olive Oil and its Lightly Smoked Sardines in Olive Oil.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2025
Lightly drape a piece of plastic wrap over the box to help contain moisture, but don’t seal it tightly.
From Washington Times • Dec. 5, 2023
Lightly brush the stone fruits, corn and garlic scapes with oil, and grill on both sides until dark grill marks appear.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023
Lightly, the asura felt around her own head, careful to avoid touching it with her deadly hand.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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