Sentence examples for reached lightly from inspiring English sources

"It is not a decision that was reached lightly or hastily".

The decision by the MCB to issue a formal letter on this issue has not been reached lightly.

Owners Fenway Sports Group stressed that the decision to remove Dalglish "was not reached lightly or hastily" and that the search for a new manager would begin immediately.

If choosing the least likely cast member to become the paragon of virtue seems like a head-scratcher, it may make more sense to know that the decision was not reached lightly.

The Obama administration would rather hide behind apologies and Department of Justice memos: "The decision in this matter was not reached lightly -- after we learned of this development, we examined our options and consulted with the DOJ....DOJ advised us that the order issued by Judge Kozinski does not supersede our obligation to comply with existing law".

The Chelsea revolution was in full swing and you thought United's era of dominance may be coming to an end, not a conclusion anyone would reach lightly.

His decision to stand down is a brave one and we know he will not have reached it lightly.

They removed their little red pins of North Korea's founder, Kim Il Sung, when they reached the lightly patrolled Chinese side of the Tumen River, which forms the border.

"You're sure?" Nicole reached up, trailed one hand lightly over Douglas's haircut.

Don't you?" Realizing I am not going to answer, he then begins to describe the hanging system, and as he does this he reaches for me, his hand lightly encircling my wrist to draw me closer, where he then positions me between his chest and the painting affixed to the wall.

"I certainly did not reach it lightly.