lighter
Example Sentences
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The U.S. drone may have an edge on speed on the mountain, given it’s far lighter than the Chinese machine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
He was also lighter than John McDermott and Daniil Peretyatko during a career spanning more than 17 years and 38 professional fights.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Airbus unveiled at Farnborough its "wing of tomorrow" -- a longer, lighter and folding wing structure designed to reduce fuel consumption by up to 30 percent.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
In terms of longer-term trends Abouhossein argues that investment banking generally is transforming as a business model from a heavy emphasis on balance sheet and inventory, to something lighter and more geared to best-execution practices.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
The bundle of bones in her arms seemed lighter.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
