lighten
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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
The former heavyweight champion joked and laughed with Wach during their face-off, playfully attempting to lighten the mood before the pair posed for photographs.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
In an effort to lighten things up and reduce risk—and, let’s be honest, boost productivity through camaraderie—more companies are planning retreats that could have been designed by a bunch of 10-year-olds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
As he spoke, his heart seemed to lighten.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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