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as in lightly
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as in cooly
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lightly
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Their November and December fixtures look tricky, to put it lightly, with a three-game run against Liverpool, Manchester City (both away) and Newcastle United enough to put them off their Advent chocolates.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
18 June 2025 -
Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is lightly browned, about 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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“Mildly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mildly. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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