lit

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And our Wall Street Journal inbox lit up with readers who felt strongly about that stance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Es Devlin’s sets are slick but strongly lit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Behind the crew's seats, the service module lit its single main engine in a long, steady push that added thousands of kilometres per hour to Orion's speed.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The space is dimly lit and always packed, with wood-paneled walls, mounted antlers, and crisp white tablecloths setting the tone.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Klenam and Mawuli lit theirs from mine, the two igniting at the same time.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo