lighten

Example Sentences

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Starmer is also expected to announce measures to lighten regulations on business.

From Barron's

He told family members that Diet Coke was responsible for his longevity, lightening the mood.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lawmakers crafted the deduction to lighten the tax burden of seniors with fixed incomes and higher medical costs, said Michael Levy, a partner at accounting firm Crowe’s tax group.

From MarketWatch

I think the image could be lightened up a little overall without losing its ‘mood,’ but overall, well done!”

From Seattle Times

“Maybe we can lighten things up and just let the questions fly around.”

From New York Times