as in lightly
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lightly
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It’s crafted with soft microfiber that’s gentle on skin and is lightly lined with removable pads for a barely-there look.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025 -
Here’s some of our conversation, very lightly edited and condensed for clarity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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“Leniently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leniently. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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