lighter

Example Sentences

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“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

In Naypyidaw, the collapsed concrete awning of the main hospital's emergency department -- which crushed a car when it came down -- has been replaced with a new, lighter structure, with a plastic roof.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

He hands me the lighter, and I throw a quick glance at Mom.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day