The board green-lit the new hiring plan after reviewing the budget.

She preferred reading lit fic over fast-paced thrillers because of its focus on character and language.

After struggling with the syllabus, she discovered that comp lit opened her eyes to global storytelling traditions.

Many critics dismiss her latest novel as sick lit, but its portrayal of illness is compassionate and nuanced.

She hesitated at the threshold of the dim-lit café, unsure if the quiet warmth inside would ease her nerves.

I prefer reading lit-fic because it delves into characters' inner lives and moral ambiguity.

After months of subtle denials and blame, Maria felt completely gas-lit by her partner.

After declaring comp. lit. as her major, she spent her semesters comparing novels from different cultures.

We navigated the ill-lit alley with caution.

We sat around the oil-lit table, sharing stories until dawn.