lightening
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Still, even when dealing with corpses, Walker’s characters can deftly deliver a one-liner or a bad pun when the mood needs lightening; she doesn’t really think along drama versus comedy lines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
The BBC this month reported on the dangers posed by illegal skin lightening products and their prevalence.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026
Gupta, Smyth and Armlovich have all publicly opposed a rent freeze, unless some other action is taken to ease landlord expenses like lightening property taxes or insurance costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
He told family members that Diet Coke was responsible for his longevity, lightening the mood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 27, 2025
He had a way of lightening even the saddest moments.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
