make light of
Example Sentences
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The internal investigation did not determine whether employees had intentionally planned to make light of the uprising.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Che was made to make light of molestation claims against Michael Jackson.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
He said the Nazi regime was "the most barbaric ever, and I'd never make light of nor dilute its seriousness".
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Not to make light of any teen’s emotional injury, but will dating sites now be held liable for broken hearts?
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
Alex shrugged, trying to make light of it.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
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