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lightly
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But rather than spreading resources thin to cast a wide net that lightly lifts production across the board, policymakers should focus their energy on restoring the production capacity of sectors critical to national security and Americans' health.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025 -
There’s no sacrificing shape, either, thanks to lightly lined, full-coverage cups and a flexible underwire that offers gentle support without digging.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
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“Leniently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leniently. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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