make light of
Example Sentences
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The internal investigation did not determine whether employees had intentionally planned to make light of the uprising.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
If the England international is missing again, it will be a major issue, even if Carrick tried to make light of it.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
It’s frustrating that our leaders have used social media to make light of a very serious issue that affects people’s lives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
That’s not to make light of the interactive experience — which is among the most fun and inspiring activities for children at a local cultural institution — just to note that it’s a fun perk.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026
The older man, though, did not laugh or make light of Shin’s ignorance.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
