lightly
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“This wasn’t an easy decision, and not one we take lightly, but in our hearts, we know this break will only make Bonnaroo better,” organizers of the Manchester, Tenn., festival wrote on Instagram.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
While some employees may lightly trim their stakes as more shares are unlocked, Mills thinks many insiders will likely hold out for bigger gains.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
"The decision to postpone the Esports Nations Cup was not taken lightly," said Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports Foundation.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
A magnitude-4.8 earthquake caused cracks in walls and sent debris falling in Granada on Tuesday, lightly injuring three people, officials said, days after a slightly stronger quake hit the southern Spanish city.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Inside, I walk lightly on the pink marble, say hello to the lions, as silent as stones.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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