lightly

Example Sentences

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Just be aware that claiming Social Security early permanently reduces your benefit and can affect survivor benefits, too, so this choice should not be made lightly.

From MarketWatch

The main road through the Forum has been closed since the pine fell, lightly injuring three passers-by, on February 1.

From Barron's

Work on Saturdays and Sundays, used cars, lightly used or sale suits.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It was fortunate that you regained your senses, Allun the baker, in time to prevent me from sinking in the mud and taking poor Rowan with me," remarked Marlie lightly, after a time.

From Literature

"If you look at the very high costs that the US is probably incurring at the moment to have two tankers off Houston, awaiting legal action, it's not something you take lightly," says Bockmann.

From BBC