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lighting

[lahy-ting] / ˈlaɪ tɪŋ /
NOUN
illumination
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STRONG


NOUN
ignition
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According to The Real Deal, they included upgrades to the fireplace, a new roof, lighting and electrical updates, and improvements to the heating system.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

They’ve popped up in barns and on farms, in strip malls between an antique shop and an ax-throwing business and in churches, where lighting and sound for worship services is part of the curriculum.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

"These images might be altered using photo-editing tools or filters, people standing in particular poses, use of lighting, lots could even be AI-generated," she says.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

HHS’ headquarters was decked out for the event with red, white and blue lighting and posters depicting artificial food dye as a monster.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

After lighting the gas lamps, Frankie walked over to the counter, where a decanter sat on a silver tray.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

In recent weeks, the 63-year-old leftist has been dancing on stage at rallies, calmly strolling trade expos and attending Christmas tree lightings hand-in-hand with his wife.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025

“Let’s rededicate ourselves to add more light in honor of those murdered in Sydney. Let’s come out proudly to public menorah lightings, and make sure to kindle our own menorahs at home.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2025

The resurgence of song has indeed been brightening the season, whether at tree lightings with lusty caroling or the rousing guest performance by the Northwell Health Nurse Choir at a concert Monday at Carnegie Hall.

From New York Times ● Dec. 10, 2021

You might also like: Other Hanukkah celebrations include nightly lightings of menorahs at Union Market and the Wharf through Dec. 6, and a First Night of Hanukkah party at Metrobar in Edgewood on Nov. 28.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 23, 2021

Do they much care for public rejoicings, lightings up, ringing of bells, firing of cannons, &c.

From History of English Humour, Vol. 2 by Alfred Guy Kingan L'Estrange




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