enlightened
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Many of the problems we face are self-inflicted, and they are fixable with proper allocation of resources, and enlightened and accountable leadership.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026
Yes, the founders, for men of their era, were enlightened.
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026
All the enlightened reformers in Europe were desperately trying to eliminate the peasant peculiarities and plebeian dialects that divided the peoples of their nations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
More likely, they aim to attract tourists, spur economic growth, and burnish their reputations as fun and enlightened places.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025
Chickenhound slurped and gulped greedily at the water as the Abbot enlightened him.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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