leaven
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“Weapons” has something for everyone: jump scares for horrorphiles, nods to classics like “Rashomon” and “Magnolia” for film buffs, and more than a few laughs to leaven the tension.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025
That’s in keeping with a director who likes to leaven something profound with something ordinary.
From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024
There was gloss and sass to leaven the tough stuff.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2024
In the evening we will start with the first dough and when it's complete we let it leaven and rise overnight.
From Salon • Apr. 8, 2023
For one thing, any hopes my father may have had that to meet the General in person would arouse a sense of respect or sympathy to leaven his feelings against him proved without foundation.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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