lighter

Example Sentences

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With many traders in the U.S. and Europe away from their desks for holidays, trading volumes were lighter than usual Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

"The production of hardback books has come a long way over the years. The boards for them are now much lighter," she added.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Many of us could explore motorized legs as they become lighter, cheaper and more discreet: especially people who are just getting active, or older folks who want support while hiking.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The principle behind this is that otherwise lighter drivers would have an advantage over heavier ones, as lower weight is lap time.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The tug on his shirt he had felt before became a yank, and he stumbled backward, struggling to keep on his feet and to get the faulty lighter to ignite.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny