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But their ability to draw the other candidates toward their histrionics on the issue will be enlightening both about the party and about the broader culture.

From US News • Oct. 15, 2014

Some illustrations drawn from the case of Canada will be enlightening.

From The History of the Post Office in British North America by Smith, William, Sir

"Perhaps the address at the end of the advertisement will be enlightening."

From My Friend the Chauffeur by Lowenheim, Frederic

This was the arena of our activities and, therefore, a synopsis of the voyages of early mariners will be enlightening.

From The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914 by Mawson, Douglas, Sir