lighter

Example Sentences

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Foreign investors historically preferred to work within the lighter regulatory framework of the U.S.;

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

In a dismally unwise attempt to curry favor and get a lighter sentence, he gives the authorities the name of the perpetrator—making up the tale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Heavy metals such as iron sink inward and create the core, while lighter material remains above and eventually becomes the mantle and later the crust.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

It’s lighter and more brothy, but still hits that same balance: savory, bright and a little rich.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

After a few cautious steps inside, he tried the lighter again, his heart thrumming in a way that had little to do with his running and everything to do with the eerie quiet.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny