liven up
Example Sentences
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He has vowed to liven up proceedings, saying during a hustings event that chamber business had become "dull".
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
Hamm said that cameos can liven up a sketch or prop up a flatlining monologue, and at that moment he was joined by Kieren Culkin, who recently won an Oscar for “A Real Pain.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2025
And indeed, a brand-new paint job can liven up your home, improve curb appeal and generally upgrade your look at a fraction of the cost of other significant visual improvements.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
A bright-green melange of parsley, garlic, white vinegar, oregano and red pepper flakes, few sazones liven up meaty fish, charred beef or game birds quite like chimichurri.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2023
They did a great deal to liven up the atmosphere of the lab, where experiments usually lasted several months to years.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
