Example Sentences

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His comment set the tone for what was an hour-long charm offensive that saw Mr Trump Jr lightheartedly engaging with the judge while letting his lawyers do the brawling for him.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2023

Meanwhile, Vanzant addressed the debate more lightheartedly on Instagram Stories.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2023

“I swear, I was going to separate with my wife over her getting this cat,” Mr. Totti said lightheartedly.

From New York Times • Nov. 7, 2022

We try to lightheartedly dissuade this unwelcome “advice,” but it falls on deaf ears.

From Washington Post • Aug. 17, 2022

I was miffed that O’Dell took the shooting so lightheartedly.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam