lightening
Example Sentences
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“If you think you’ve weathered the storm, we’re probably not through it all. If you can’t handle it, consider lightening up your positions,” he added.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026
Gupta, Smyth and Armlovich have all publicly opposed a rent freeze, unless some other action is taken to ease landlord expenses like lightening property taxes or insurance costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
He told family members that Diet Coke was responsible for his longevity, lightening the mood.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
The cause of the blaze remains unknown, though lightening has been ruled out.
From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025
First thing in the morning, when the sky was lightening up, I heard a sharp knock on the front door.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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