How to Use make light of in a Sentence

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• On his social media site X, Musk made light of the fiery end.
  — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
• Humorous art that makes light of what goes on in the bathroom can have a playful effect and keep your guests amused, too.
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
• While the premise will obviously still offend quite a few people, the comedy never directly sets out to make light of those experiencing genuine neurodivergence.
  — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
• Amy Schumer and Mark Hamill managed to make light of the situation, while possible scheduling conflicts may have gotten in the way for the likes of James Taylor and Katy Perry.
  — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
• Mexico made light of a storm delay to blow away Ecuador and win their first World Cup knockout game since 1986 to set up a last 16 tie back in Mexico City against either England or DR Congo.
  — Jack Lang, New York Times, 1 July 2026