illuminate

Example Sentences

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It is blocking out the light so she can work at a highly-sensitive confocal microscope that uses lasers to illuminate brain samples.

From BBC

There, illuminated by the small flames above the dripping wax, we cooked, talked and piled blankets to stay warm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Christmas lights illuminate Damascus's Old City while government forces patrol its shadows as security fears haunt Syria's Christian community.

From Barron's

They quickly became my heroes, and deserved to be illuminated as inspirations to others.

From Los Angeles Times

Musicians illuminated stages with bell-bottom jeans, platform shoes and colourful headbands.

From BBC