light hand

Example Sentences

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Use a light hand with salt when making the vinaigrette, add a sprinkle of kosher or coarse salt to the dressed salad, and give it a final toss before serving.

From Washington Times • Aug. 21, 2023

Unlike before, though, we now knew that while our seasoning options were endless, a light hand would yield the very best red beer.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2022

But the tome is written with a light hand, so despite all of the rules demanding respect it’s not at all stern.

From New York Times • Nov. 22, 2021

For much of his career he was an invisible presence, behind a typewriter or camera, and he brought a similarly light hand to the movies he directed — “Where’s Poppa?,”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2020

One of her escorts cursed under his breath, and Ress stepped closer to her, a light hand on her back, encouraging her to keep walking.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas