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"Suddenly, I felt my arm go light – there was only her jacket in my hands," he told a family member, who later spoke to BBC Persian.

From BBC Jan. 14, 2026

When looking to bring accessories such as pillows and artwork into a space, don’t be afraid to go light and bright as well.

From Seattle Times Jun. 22, 2023

His instinct, and that of the show’s writers, was to humanize his Santa, maybe make him a little funnier than you’d think he would be — but go light on the schmaltz.

From New York Times Dec. 9, 2022

Just check the tag to ensure the coat is mostly wool; some go light on it and include mostly other materials, such as nylon and spandex.

From Washington Post Dec. 6, 2021

Her lips go light green right about the time her boys go charging down to the slippery dip.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak




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