enlightened

Example Sentences

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“I believe that it enlightened, lit a fire under the guys,” DiGiorgio said, “to be a little excited for this week.”

From Los Angeles Times

For 18th-century enlightened reformers, ethnic diversity and multiculturalism weren’t good things.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite demands to hold a referendum on the purchase, he and an enlightened City Council majority decided to increase the sales tax to finance the purchase.

From Seattle Times

Even the enlightened Beverly isn’t as righteous as she used to be.

From New York Times

You talk in the book about the way that you have been able to have conversations in the space of hunting that are more enlightened and progressive.

From Salon