Sentence examples for failed to lighten from inspiring English sources
The actions (or inaction) of local and federal politicians failed to lighten the gloom of the situation.
It is not surprising that the little quip offered by the European council president, Donald Tusk – "We have an a-Greekment" – failed to lighten the mood when he announced on Monday morning that talks had been concluded.
One friend recalled a rare occasion in the early 1970's when Mr. Merrick briefly let down his guard and explained why his enormous success had failed to lighten his spirit.
This fails to lighten the mood and Sarah sighs.
First, the pilot failed to put enough gasoline in his chopper, hoping perhaps to lighten the aircraft's weight to increase its speed and lifting power, Bell lawyer Peter Brotzen argued in court.
Increasing steel ratio fails to improve the load-bearing capacity and stiffness, but can lighten the weight of the columns.
EATING comfort food at home and, if all else fails, gorging on chocolate seem to be the simplest ways for consumers to lighten the mood in the dark days of recession.
The atmosphere seemed to lighten.
So find ways to lighten the mood.
