lighter
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Oracle’s beleaguered stock finished the week higher after executives indicated a lighter borrowing load for AI going forward.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026
Wednesday will be a day of some sunny spells and showers but as winds turn lighter into Thursday, extensive fog is expected to form.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
It’s also a half-pound lighter and a centimeter thinner than the standard Pro.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Flight tests of this experimental new wing, which is longer and lighter to maximise aerodynamic efficiency and reduce fuel burn, are scheduled to begin this year.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
“There can be no lighter topics when human rights are being infringed upon.”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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