leaven

Example Sentences

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“Weapons” has something for everyone: jump scares for horrorphiles, nods to classics like “Rashomon” and “Magnolia” for film buffs, and more than a few laughs to leaven the tension.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

There was gloss and sass to leaven the tough stuff.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2024

Port cities teem with elegant sailing ships, costumes are colorful and pockets of humor and romance leaven the action sequences.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2024

In the evening we will start with the first dough and when it's complete we let it leaven and rise overnight.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2023

For one thing, any hopes my father may have had that to meet the General in person would arouse a sense of respect or sympathy to leaven his feelings against him proved without foundation.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro