lighter

Example Sentences

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It turned out to be one of those gigantic cans of lighter fluid.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Gratton says another way to address the issue is to make the plane lighter, which usually mean passengers disembarking or removing luggage.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Foreign investors historically preferred to work within the lighter regulatory framework of the U.S.;

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Gas-injected foams and paper-thin uppers make high-tech shoes lighter than ever before—and records are tumbling just as fast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Normally, I’d be worried that the airline was trying to message me, that I’d miss the flight, but with every step forward, I feel lighter on my feet.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith