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Nonetheless, Mr. Loconte’s approach in “The War for Middle-earth” is enlightening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

“They take this really beautiful road trip across the country and it is enlightening on so many levels,” Yutani said.

From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2023

It is enlightening to set these gripes against the justice’s own jurisprudence to understand his idiosyncratic view of civil liberties.

From Slate • May 22, 2023

It is enlightening, though, to see Pope Francis in so many different contexts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2023

We have 'lectures on Shakespeare' just now by a Mr. Stuart, who is enlightening the English barbarians at the lower village, and quoting Mrs. Jameson to make his discourse more brilliant.

From The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1 of 2) by Kenyon, Frederic G. (Frederic George), Sir