Sentence examples for a light comment from inspiring English sources

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However, he never considered recreating the Lumière Brothers' film, as with his other work, he said, wanting to offer a "light comment" rather than being didactic.

George resists the urge to tell Charles everything that's wrong, & instead makes a light comment about Lily's cooking which makes Charles laugh & he thinks, "Maybe this is the kind of thing I'm supposed to say, the kind of thing fathers & sons always say".

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If, after about half a minute, no one comes forward, then make some light comment about how difficult it can be to speak at a funeral, and finish by closing the service with prayer.

"I'm guessing that's what's behind the 'M.B.A. light' comment".

And never make a light-hearted comment on a thread about cycling!

The meeting was not a success - she took umbrage at a light-hearted comment - and the portrait was never taken.

"This was a light-hearted comment with absolutely no other intended overtones and I know that George did not interpret it as anything other than that," he said.

It just needed a light-hearted comment so everybody knew Craig wasn't at his best and we had to get on with it.

Burnley appeared to criticise the decision in a half-time tweet, but later apologised and said it was intended as a "light-hearted comment".

He intended to make a light-hearted comment.

When you offer a light-hearted comment or ask or answer simple questions, you let the other person know that you are receptive and willing to communicate.

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