lightly

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South Ayrshire Council said the decision had not been taken lightly and reflected "significant operational, environmental and financial pressures affecting the long term sustainability of the diving pool".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Shelf-stable gnocchi, lightly tossed in oil, crisp where they touch the hot pan and remain tender within.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

Throughout the theater, the colors are springlike and muted, pastels that are lightly bright and storybook-inspired.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

"No farming community abandons fields and homes lightly," says archaeologist and co-first author Ramiro Barberena, a researcher at CONICET.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

These are the delicate, airy ones that dance lightly and tickle my insides, making me feel warm and cozy.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam