cast/shed/throw light on
idiom
: 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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For some, Vance shed light on a community often overlooked.
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Kimberly Aguirre, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
Additionally, changes in the asteroid observed during the flyby could shed light on Apophis’ composition, mass, density, porosity and interior structure.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 16 July 2024
Authorities are still searching for evidence that could shed light on Crooks' motive for the attack.
—Tanisha Bhat, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024
The incident, and the deliberations behind it, shed light on why Biden wants to remain in the 2024 reelection contest and the factors most influencing his thinking.
—Paul Kane, Washington Post, 13 July 2024
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Kimberly Aguirre, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
Additionally, changes in the asteroid observed during the flyby could shed light on Apophis’ composition, mass, density, porosity and interior structure.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 16 July 2024
Authorities are still searching for evidence that could shed light on Crooks' motive for the attack.
—Tanisha Bhat, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024
The incident, and the deliberations behind it, shed light on why Biden wants to remain in the 2024 reelection contest and the factors most influencing his thinking.
—Paul Kane, Washington Post, 13 July 2024
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