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In other words, she revealed nothing remotely about nuclear weapons, signals intelligence, or anything that might have enlightened a foreign spy.

From Slate • Aug. 12, 2022

“For years, ex-players have been brought into the broadcasts and have enlightened everyone,” he says.

From Washington Times • Sep. 4, 2015

Even worse, he failed to read the available literature that would have enlightened him that the pigeons did eat animal matter.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2014

Today we have enlightened men – brothers of sister, fathers of daughters – who see it too.

From The Guardian • Mar. 20, 2013

Craig might have enlightened him, but he did not.

From The Long Lane's Turning by Rives, Hallie Erminie