shed light on
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The data shed light on how immigration detention has ebbed and flowed so far in 2026.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Investors are also expecting the earnings report to shed light on a few recent rumors.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Even before the latest flare-up, recent announcements shed light on Gulf oil producers’ thinking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Having finally been diagnosed as adults, many have taken to print to shed light on the reality, variety and complexity of these once hidden lives.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
A lopsided moon popped up in the dusky sky, but it didn’t shed light on any Wonders.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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