illuminate

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While specific variants may be enriched in particular Indian subpopulations, the biological pathways they illuminate are universal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Otherwise, Veloso relied on the sun, candlelight and fire to illuminate his shots.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

The streetlights illuminate what looks like fog, and you can see little particles of dust and debris swirling around.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

Sparks illuminate the soot-covered studio of Japanese swordsmith Akihira Kawasaki as his apprentice hammers red-hot steel, showcasing a millennium-old craft now enjoying a resurgence in popularity.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Harry didn’t understand why, but the only possible cause was the sudden appearance of the skull, which had now risen high enough to illuminate the entire wood like some grisly neon sign.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling