enlightening

Example Sentences

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Enlightening and enraging theatergoers in the hope of changing the world is not, of course, a violation of dramatic policy.

From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2023

Enlightening the president wasn’t easy, however, and “King had to be relentless.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2018

The Enlightening movement has spread via social media and been bolstered by funds from expatriates in Britain, Australia and the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2016

Enlightening people is lofty, but definitely a goal.

From Time • Oct. 12, 2015

Enlightening, I’d say, and they used the made-up town of Niceville, Mississippi, but who knows?”

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett