lighten
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Plus, encouraging economic indicators are doing little to lighten American consumers’ mood, and Deere introduces an AI assistant for farmers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
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
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
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
It had been a tough night, and I needed something to lighten my mood, even if it was Belet.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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