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

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Swedish giant who lit up European soccer, has never been short of opinions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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

She heard nothing but the thundering sound high above them on the Mountain, saw nothing but the flashing fire that lit the sky above the cloud.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda