enlightened
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You might be tempted, with every faraway look in Christian Petzold’s subtly moving “Miroirs No. 3,” to hope for that soothing, enlightened release so often served as catharsis in tales of loss and healing.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
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
Because it was framed as compassionate and enlightened, questioning it felt taboo.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
“To reduce disease, they tell us. Only in the most advanced cities. We live in a new Rome, my friend. An enlightened age!”
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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