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Rain in the Thousand Oaks area is expected to lighten up through the afternoon, with only a slight chance of showers in the evening.
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Julie Sharp, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
April and May are good months to visit as rain begins to lighten up and spring has fully sprung.
—Michelle Arellano Martin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
But that shear is expected to lighten up in the next few days, giving Melissa the chance to gain the juice needed to hit Category 4 by Sunday evening.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
James’ absence lightens up what looked like a difficult first five games for Minnesota to open the season.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 Oct. 2025
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Julie Sharp, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
April and May are good months to visit as rain begins to lighten up and spring has fully sprung.
—Michelle Arellano Martin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
But that shear is expected to lighten up in the next few days, giving Melissa the chance to gain the juice needed to hit Category 4 by Sunday evening.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
James’ absence lightens up what looked like a difficult first five games for Minnesota to open the season.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Lighten up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighten%20up. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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