Recent Examples on the WebThe menu: Shareables of Drunken Prawns ($24), Mussels with nduja ($25) and Deviled Eggs ($13) lighten up the meaty menu.—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024 The shadowy path to Tozawa may have just lightened up a little.—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2024 The recent swoon leaves St. John’s flirting with bubble territory, though a reasonable path to the school’s first tournament appearance in five years remains in play as the schedule lightens up.—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2024 Having said all that: The Chiefs appear to have a nice backstretch of their schedule before the end where things — on paper — seem to lighten up a bit.—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for lighten up
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