Sentence examples for that made light of from inspiring English sources

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To make light of something.

To treat something as if it were trivial or unimportant.

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He found Mozart's "Così Fan Tutte" shocking: a crude comedy that made light of mate-swapping.

He reassured us with a friendly smile that made light of our concerns while avoiding any trace of condescension.

Both candidates used quirky, even laugh-out-loud funny advertising campaigns that made light of themselves and the self-righteousness of their opponents.

Three years ago, I furiously campaigned against an advert that made light of the way he died, and got it withdrawn.

For the next few years, he appeared in silent features for producer Sam Goldwyn, as well as several comedies he produced himself and a series of Hal Roach two-reelers that made light of Hollywood and Washington.

This time it was a remark to Newsweek magazine that made light of the possibility of the State Financial Control Board taking over the city's finances, and that questioned the acuity of the City Council.

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Male politicians contribute to the problem, making statements that make light of rape or vilify rape victims' supporters.

It's a show that makes light of heavy drinking, but with a less lyrical tone than most.

The young-adult novelist Maureen Johnson holds a contest on Twitter that makes light of gender bias in cover design.

Smit and the ANC must apologise unconditionally for these remarks that make light of a great human tragedy".

Because he has a narrative style that is variously farcical, byzantine and philosophical, and a sense of humor that makes light of countless catastrophes.

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