making light
Example Sentences
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After making light work of Cerundolo, Zverev said he was as happy and healthy as he had been in a long time.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
The US chat show host recently apologised for making light of the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on his TV return, after initially being taken off air.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 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
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
