cast/shed/throw light on
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: to help to explain (something) : to make it possible to understand or know more about (something)
She is developing new theories that might shed some light on these unusual phenomena.
I hope my explanation throws light on their behavior.
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Authorities have also put out multiple appeals for any camera footage that would shed light on the violent incident.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
About using myself to shed light on stories that matter deeply to me and my community.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 June 2025
Elizabeth's family has continued to shed light on the case through a book and media interviews.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 6 June 2025
Lopez would have been in a position to prevent any law enforcement efforts to shut down the casino, but court records that might shed light on his actions are not yet available.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
About using myself to shed light on stories that matter deeply to me and my community.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 June 2025
Elizabeth's family has continued to shed light on the case through a book and media interviews.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 6 June 2025
Lopez would have been in a position to prevent any law enforcement efforts to shut down the casino, but court records that might shed light on his actions are not yet available.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
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“Cast/shed/throw light on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%2Fshed%2Fthrow%20light%20on. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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