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light on

Idioms  

  1. Also, light upon. Happen upon, come across, discover. For example, John was delighted to light on a new solution to the problem, or We were following the path when suddenly we lit upon a cave. [Second half of 1400s]

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But the focus on managers shines another light on AI’s challenges for the job market.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

He was light on specifics, other than saying he was going to do better than the others and that he would prioritize public safety above all.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Government bond issuance is set to be light on Tuesday, with bond auctions only from Austria and Germany.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Beyond its potential as a treatment, this work sheds new light on how Aβ proteins form and accumulate in the brain.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

A dim new moon shone among stars that sparkled like shards of light on the ocean.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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