lit

Example Sentences

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With a healthy dose of RuPaul’s signature wit and enough drag queen-friendly lighting to combat Hollywood’s run of dimly lit features, the team revives the disaster spoof with stylish aplomb.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The various moods of Zlatan shaped his entire playing career as he lit up the capitals of European soccer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

While The Crew may have lit the touchpaper for Stop Killing Games' launch, there have been many games before and since which have suddenly been shut down.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The colourfully lit machines, often seen drawing people like moths to a flame, have come under regulatory scrutiny this month, as officials raised addiction concerns over the seemingly harmless games.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

They lit one of the torches they had made the night before.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda