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Doncic expressed shock at the trade and might well be thinking hard about lightening up rather than lighting up.

After a short break, the judge attempted to lighten the mood by theatrically introducing the attorneys like boxers before resuming the trial.

Yet something in the direction, something like affection for these bumbling adults and young adults, lightens the tone.

But he added that if the government wanted to boost growth quickly, then "lightening the burden that the Budget loaded onto the retail sector" should be a priority.

"Any attempts to lighten up, a smile and a laugh are quickly met by regret and guilt," they said.