lighten
Example Sentences
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“So what did your wife make for you when you came back home?” she asked, trying to lighten the mood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Although the alleged activity in the Los Angeles dwelling wasn’t enough to send Madison packing, she has recently opened up about her desire to relocate to lighten the load on her coparenting situation.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
In an effort to lighten things up and reduce risk—and, let’s be honest, boost productivity through camaraderie—more companies are planning team-building events that could have been designed by a bunch of 10-year-olds, writes Callum Borchers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Susanna Streeter, a financial expert from Bristol-based Wealth Club, said the summer of savings should help lighten the financial burden for families during the school holidays.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
‘You shall not stand. You shall sit beside me, as long as I remain in my own lands, and lighten my heart with tales.’
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
