lit

Example Sentences

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The intimate restaurant is dimly lit, romantic and undeniably cozy, with tables packed close together.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The various moods of Zlatan shaped his entire playing career as he lit up the capitals of European soccer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

While The Crew may have lit the touchpaper for Stop Killing Games' launch, there have been many games before and since which have suddenly been shut down.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The colourfully lit machines, often seen drawing people like moths to a flame, have come under regulatory scrutiny this month, as officials raised addiction concerns over the seemingly harmless games.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

I told him that he didn’t need to walk me home, that it wasn’t far and the path was well lit, but he insisted, and secretly, I was pleased.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam