lightly
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"The Lewis family stepped in and authorised a full reset. That decision was not taken lightly, and it came later than it should have."
From BBC • May 25, 2026
If your brioche is very fresh, spread the torn bread chunks onto another baking sheet and toast for 5 to 8 minutes, just until lightly dried at the edges.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
But the decision is not simple and should not be taken lightly, and the assistance you get while making it might steer you in the wrong direction.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
That, to put it lightly, is not what many of these students have seen, and they reasonably do not appear to think that will come to pass.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
Frankie lightly kicked the revolver across the room.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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