lit

Example Sentences

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This health news has lit a fire under you.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

And our Wall Street Journal inbox lit up with readers who felt strongly about that stance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Known for brightly lit, blue-floored stores, the brand opens its fourth permanent flagship in Malibu this month.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The space is dimly lit and always packed, with wood-paneled walls, mounted antlers, and crisp white tablecloths setting the tone.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

From early morning until well after the gas lamps were lit, horse-drawn carriages filled with gentlemen and ladies lined the cobblestone street in front of Barnum’s Hotel.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock