lightly

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The species was also smaller and more lightly built than some of its relatives.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

“This was not an easy decision, and we do not take lightly the impact it has on the people directly affected,” Dark Horse said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

But on my visit to the Pinheiros River in São Paulo, South America’s largest city, I also saw up close how not all capybaras are living their best life, to put it lightly.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Russell needed two attempts to get that close to the Italian, before spinning and lightly tapping the wall - with no damage to his car - at the start of a third effort.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Jack kicked Samson lightly to speed up, and the horse obliged, fairly bursting out of the village and up the path leading out of town as the last bit of sunlight faded away completely.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley