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lightly

[lahyt-lee] / ˈlaɪt li /


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It is lightly brushed with butter or ghee before serving.

From BBC

One woman was lightly injured with hypothermia and the two other skiers were unhurt, the force added.

From Barron's

Alabama and Indiana vow not to take each other lightly as they ramp up workouts ahead of their College Football Playoff Rose Bowl matchup on New Year’s Day.

From Los Angeles Times

The Hoosiers are new to the top ranks of college football, but Alabama will not take them lightly.

From Los Angeles Times

“These are lightly armed, highly mobile forces,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal