lighter

Example Sentences

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The analyst links that to chip manufacturing advancements that make lighter use of ASML’s extreme ultraviolet lithography, or EUV, tools.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Tom Homan being in charge and publicly taking a much lighter touch and appearing reasonable to the average voter is why you’re seeing this turnaround,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Buttermilk contributes tang and lift, sharpening the sweetness and helping the cake rise with a lighter hand.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

The most technical definitions rely on comparison: lighter than one hue, deeper than another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The sky seems to be getting lighter now.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz