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That also meant the usual jokes about Leonardo DiCaprio dating barely legal women, and resumed making light of “Marty Supreme” star Timothée Chalamet’s name and slight frame.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026

"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

He was still making light of the matter so as not to arouse my suspicions.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya




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