Sentence examples for she made light of from inspiring English sources

In conversation with visitors, she made light of such episodes, and was a surprisingly articulate observer of the society from which she had been for so long locked away.

The world No1 had not played a competitive match since her shock US Open exit in September, but she made light of her preparation problems as she edged past Giorgi 6-4, 7-5 in just under two hours.

Later, she made light of what seemed to be an embarrassing moment for a performer known for her work ethic and professionalism; she posted a picture of a hand-written note on Instagram that seemed to be a parody of "Halo" lyrics.

And she made light of the fact that, after Queen Victoria, she is only the second monarch to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee, and how the Duke of Edinburgh does not like receiving compliments, before praising him for being her "constant strength and guide".

When the Guardian began investigating the failures of the CQC in late 2011, her response to a detailed set of questions was that they appeared "to be a collection of old news, inaccuracies and misrepresentations", and she made light of being asked why the regulator had misled parliament or simply refused to answer allegations of bullying because they were "personal".

With ear-splitting support from the partisan home crowd she made light of that draw and began to claw her way past Pellegrini in lane one, Coralie Balmy in three and Friis in two.

Typically, she makes light of being 53.

The lifeguard rescues her and she makes light of it, doesn't mention it to her husband.

She makes light of female friendships with equal parodic glee, in one sketch using her "grief" about the stand-up comedian Tig Notaro's cancer diagnosis to skip out on work and social obligations.

Nicola Adams showed no signs of ring rust as she made light work of her opening-round opponent at the European Games on Friday.

Gravity was uncongenial to her, and she made light even of grave things.