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lighting

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


NOUN
ignition
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With a healthy dose of RuPaul’s signature wit and enough drag queen-friendly lighting to combat Hollywood’s run of dimly lit features, the team revives the disaster spoof with stylish aplomb.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

From the Empire State Building to One World Trade Center, skyscrapers have been lighting up the city's skyline orange and blue - the Knicks' team colours.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

About eight months after I’d been sworn in as Vice President, I was finishing a meeting when my text messages started lighting up in group chats that included Charlie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

A spokeswoman said the cost, including flag, production, installation costs and six weeks of lighting, will be between $750,000 and $1 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

In the other room, Lev leaned over the table, lighting a candle he had placed at the head of the shrouded body.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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