lit

Example Sentences

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"We are getting a beautiful view of the dark side of the Earth, lit by the Moon," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Young faces lit up with joy as award winners bounced to the podium.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 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

When the tuft cells were exposed to succinate, a compound released by parasitic worms, the nearby sensor cells lit up.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

They lit another torch and edged across the right-hand passage.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda