lightheartedly
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“The Sheep Detectives” introduces this talent lightheartedly, with Lily suggesting they forget some minor unpleasantness, counting to three, and pausing as a high-pitched whine slices the air.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
Other Berkey owners lightheartedly referred to their own water regimens as “ridiculous,” “insane” and even “psycho.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2024
Chushcoff has also at least twice during the trial lightheartedly reminisced about his brother sitting on his back as a child, in apparent reference to a key fact in the trial.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 27, 2023
His comment set the tone for what was an hour-long charm offensive that saw Mr Trump Jr lightheartedly engaging with the judge while letting his lawyers do the brawling for him.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2023
Rasheed smiled lightheartedly, but Laila could feel his gaze, cold and watchful.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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