illuminating

Example Sentences

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Researchers at the University of Missouri are developing a new way to determine which cancer patients are most likely to benefit from targeted therapies by illuminating tumors in medical scans.

From Science Daily

“We’ve made a lot of progress as a community working with Republicans, working with Democrats,” he said, as the sun made a brief appearance, illuminating the Douglas firs outside his door.

From Los Angeles Times

The subject line of your email, to play therapist for a moment, was illuminating and revealed the heart of your conundrum.

From MarketWatch

Regan flicked the lights on, illuminating the gigantic space that was three times as big as the miniature version back at the mountain.

From Literature

These events aren’t illuminating and feel instead like a bleak betrayal.

From Los Angeles Times