lightened
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The lightened tanker transits the canal and can collect the oil on the other side, or another ship can load it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
So when state television announced, a day after kick-off in nearby Mexico, that it would broadcast 16 games from the opening stages, the national mood lightened.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
The energy was slightly festive, lightened by the absurdity of the situation.
From Slate ● May 4, 2026
My self-consciousness about the high number of touring productions persuaded me not to include “Shucked” at the Hollywood Pantages, which lightened the summer with its country bumpkin merriment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2025
“And you’re the best hunter we have, Sir Bert,” Char said, and the knight’s expression lightened.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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