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lightly ADV

talk lightly VB

talk lightly
talk lightly
talk lightly

stroke lightly with the hand VB

pass lightly or rapidly along a surface VB

Usage examples with lightly

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English
The port industry is one where reputations are hard won and easily lost, so the decision is never taken lightly.
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Some manufacturers also lightly grind the faces to get them smoother.
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It was widely adopted on lightly trafficked railways, but was ultimately unsuccessful because of maintenance difficulties.
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The station was some distance from any urban settlements, and was very lightly used.
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It lightly tarnishes in a moist atmosphere containing sulfur.
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The area was very lightly populated up until the beginning of the 20th century, with marginal pastoral runs of sheep at low stocking rates.
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Another preparation is "toriwasa" which is lightly seared on the outsides while the inside remains raw.
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These are lightly fused together just before the egg is wrapped, to prevent the halves from coming apart under the light pressures expected during transportation.
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The opening ceremony was meant to represent the town's ethnic minorities and included lightly dressed dancers.
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Although it would continue to rain lightly for the next few laps, it was never heavy enough to be a problem to the drivers.
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