lighten

Example Sentences

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Or did the embrace of “Rocky” and “Jaws” mean that audiences wanted their movies to lighten up?

From The Wall Street Journal

My self-consciousness about the high number of touring productions persuaded me not to include “Shucked” at the Hollywood Pantages, which lightened the summer with its country bumpkin merriment.

From Los Angeles Times

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