lightened

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Whether the target would be Carroll, Hoffman, or anyone else adjacent to this case who lightened Trump’s wallet, it wouldn’t be good!

From Slate • May 30, 2026

Apple and Microsoft both lightened up on buybacks in the latest quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

In laboratory tests, the system not only lightened stains but also helped protect teeth.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

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 • Dec. 9, 2025

He could see her now, as the sky lightened into a dawn grey.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman