make light of
Example Sentences
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Ms. Sy-Quia does not make light of the church even as her story crashes against the limits of its reforms.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
The team was able to make light of the mishap.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Kaufman stressed: "The defence does not disrespect the soul of any deceased person, nor does it make light of the loss of life."
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
That’s not to make light of the interactive experience — which is among the most fun and inspiring activities for children at a local cultural institution — just to note that it’s a fun perk.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026
The older man, though, did not laugh or make light of Shin’s ignorance.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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