Example Sentences

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But perhaps it was illuminating, as this entire endless year has been illuminating.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2025

Speaking from a clinic outside the Italian capital, he said losing the use of his arms, hands and legs has been "illuminating as well as terrible".

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2023

Otake has been illuminating the environmental damage caused by nuclear accidents.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2022

The progress on France’s rucks and lineouts has been illuminating.

From Washington Times • Feb. 28, 2020

The war has been illuminating in this matter.

From Health Through Will Power by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)