light work
Example Sentences
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Building a new packinghouse was light work compared to building new juicing facilities.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
"Djokovic messaged me to say 'you have to pay me'," he said in his on-court interview after making light work of 19th seed Paul, to laughter from an adoring crowd.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
He showed all of that same swagger in Jaipur as he dismantled the Gujarat attack to ensure Rajasthan made light work of a chase of 210 for victory.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025
The kitchen was chaotic, as kitchens always are, but many hands made for light work.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2025
It was light work and I was fast on my feet.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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