lighter

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They sent a net $105.1 billion to international-stock mutual funds and ETFs—though the positive flow was lighter in March than earlier in the year—and $242.4 billion to bond funds, based on Investment Company Institute estimates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

There were also lighter moments, with Vatican footage showing Macron presenting the pope with a jersey signed by members of the French national basketball team.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Heavy metals such as iron sink inward and create the core, while lighter material remains above and eventually becomes the mantle and later the crust.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

“Tom Homan being in charge and publicly taking a much lighter touch and appearing reasonable to the average voter is why you’re seeing this turnaround,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

She’s been holding her tray for this entire conversation, so her arms are probably getting tired, even though her lunch must be lighter without the soup.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman