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The east breeze will lighten up.—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 19 May 2026 The tangy, briny pepperoncini peppers lighten up this slow cooker chicken for warm summer nights.—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 17 May 2026 Creativity, romance and self-expression are asking you to lighten up and actually enjoy yourself.—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 Jason lightens up a bit, giving Ben the disco helmet.—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lighten up