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If, as the betting markets have begun to predict, Woodall plays the next James Bond, my advice is to seriously lighten up.
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Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
The steadiest snow is expected between 6 p.m. Tuesday night and 2 a.m. Wednesday, with rates up to one inch per hour, according to forecasters, with the precipitation expected to lighten up and transition to a mix of freezing rain and sleet late Wednesday morning or Wednesday evening.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Fresh lemon zest and black pepper lighten up the cheesy dip and the base is made from both cream cheese and feta.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
The Street flow trackers have noted that small traders, have been persistent bidders for Nvidia shares and options on each break, even as fund managers have gradually lightened up in the stock (which is flat over the past eight months).
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025
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Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
The steadiest snow is expected between 6 p.m. Tuesday night and 2 a.m. Wednesday, with rates up to one inch per hour, according to forecasters, with the precipitation expected to lighten up and transition to a mix of freezing rain and sleet late Wednesday morning or Wednesday evening.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Fresh lemon zest and black pepper lighten up the cheesy dip and the base is made from both cream cheese and feta.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
The Street flow trackers have noted that small traders, have been persistent bidders for Nvidia shares and options on each break, even as fund managers have gradually lightened up in the stock (which is flat over the past eight months).
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Lighten up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighten%20up. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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