Example Sentences

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He said, "I believe that attempts to discover new biological phenomena based on such "unexpected" and "outside-the-box" ideas will enlighten the world about the complexities of living organisms and trigger breakthroughs in the future."

From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2023

“Every time people go by the gate and remember what happened here, even after we are gone, our story will enlighten people,” he said.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2022

“We hope that this process will enlighten, heal and prevent similar harm to our community in the future.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 14, 2020

“I will enlighten myself and let them go ahead.”

From The Guardian • Sep. 1, 2020

You shall just tell Kingston what you like, and the rest of them I will enlighten when I come.

From A Mere Chance, Vol. 2 of 3 A Novel by Cambridge, Ada