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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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His motivation was to "shine a light on issues that don't get the headlines" and as he shook Burnham's hand, Pownall took the opportunity to speak about his advocacy to better protect British wildlife.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

The records also shed some light on the connections between SpaceX and Qatar.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

Questlove’s HBO documentary sheds new light on the band’s decadeslong conflicts over money and credit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Another reason to talk about these issues before a relationship formally starts: The portfolio performance an adviser produces sheds no light on whether your best interests were served.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

Booth peeked through the dot of light on the door, seeing the interior of the box.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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