lighter

Example Sentences

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The result is a smaller and lighter motor, without the reliance on rare-earth magnets from China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

My goth uniform included black Maybelline eyeliner I used a lighter to heat the tip with before application.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Instead of relying only on vague instructions such as "play warmer" or "use a lighter touch," future training systems may be able to show students the exact physical movements associated with specific tonal qualities.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

The decision made her feel lighter, she wrote.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

After a long time, slowly, like a spell was wearing off, I saw a shadow of a chicken, and then darker and lighter stripes.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones