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Example Sentences

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The Philippines and Thailand are due to release inflation data for March, shedding light on how consumer prices in Southeast Asia are being influenced by the energy turmoil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“She looks forward to testifying at trial and continuing to shine a light on this form of online retaliation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Trump shed little light on the progress of the war in his address.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

"There is a dramatic change in the lattice when you shine light on it, a unique phenomenon that you don't see with silicon or gallium arsenide," Leite said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

“Didn’t we leave the light on in your mom’s office?” she asked.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix