shed light on
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"We are counting on the Belgian justice system to do its job and shed light on history," Yema Lumumba, 33, a granddaughter of the late Congolese prime minister, told AFP earlier this year.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
Understanding these differences could shed light on why addiction risks sometimes vary between men and women and may help guide more personalized approaches to treatment.
From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026
The quick reference sets in motion what “The Pitt” aims to shed light on: a sexual assault forensic exam, also known as a rape kit exam.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
The emails also shed light on the friendship between Andrew’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and Epstein.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
Music history and the physics of sound are included to the extent that they shed light on music theory.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
