lighter

Example Sentences

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Still others say it’s simply a matter of numbers: with lighter caseloads, homicide detectives have more time to thoroughly investigate each new killing.

From Los Angeles Times

“If you do this earlier, the lift will be lighter,” she says.

From Barron's

Three decommissioned lighters - old barges that were used to transport coal and other industrial materials - have been sunk in the Blackwater Estuary, between Maldon and West Mersea in Essex.

From BBC

She was a lighter tone than her sister and had Jackson’s coily hair.

From Literature

The cars are slightly smaller, lighter and narrower, as are the tyres.

From BBC