light upon
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"If we can clearly understand the mechanisms for increasing the atmospheric oxygen content, it will shed light upon the biosignature detection in other planets," said Dr. Ratnayake.
From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2025
On Jan. 19, Edison crews also briefly reenergized the transmission lines over Eaton Canyon and “observed a small flash of white light upon each re-energization.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2025
And having their stories explored: full of complications and messy past trauma that, while not always excusing their evil deeds, maybe shed some light upon the circumstances that led to their dastardly behavior.
From Salon • Jul. 31, 2022
The Jewish priestly blessing from the book of Numbers begins: "May the Lord bless you and guard you / May the Lord make His face shed light upon you."
From BBC • Dec. 16, 2015
Statues, inscriptions, memorial stones, the names of streets—anything that might throw light upon the past had been systematically altered.
From "1984" by George Orwell
