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Example Sentences

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"These decisions are not taken lightly and will involve weighing up potential benefits and risks, appropriate monitoring, and regular reviews."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Epiatheracerium itjilik was relatively small and lightly built, comparable in size to a modern Indian rhinoceros but without a horn.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

Spin, for instance, like a flower in the wind, or lightly snap your fingers to recall the sound of rain.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

"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 "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda