lighter
Example Sentences
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I always want Mondays to be a lighter lift than they end up being.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
In his closing argument, defense attorney Brian Steel painted Hester, Jones and Grant as unreliable “snitches, cooperators, rats” seeking to secure a lighter sentence by implicating Banks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
Fans rave about the shoes’ vintage looks and lighter feel compared with the thick-soled sneakers popularized by other brands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
VAR is being operated with a lighter touch this season.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
A bit of faith still remaining, he set up his machinery and tried again, using a lighter stone.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
