making light
Example Sentences
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"Definitely a much better match today," Gauff said after making light work of Sakkari.
From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026
KFC is taking shots at rivals in its marketing, and in restaurants it is making light of the situation, putting up signs featuring a glowering Colonel Sanders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025
Invincibles secured the win by making light work of a chase of 153 with batter Jordan Cox continuing his fine form.
From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025
When seismic events occur, part of the rational human response is to compartmentalize, even making light of the trauma.
From Salon • Jul. 28, 2025
He kept saying that the press was making light of his statements about the threats on his life.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
