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.

Examples of cast/shed/throw light on in a Sentence

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That choice led to Business of Luxury, a platform designed to shed light on the road into one of the most competitive industries in the world. — William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026

The model could also shed light on what could happen to the flowers as the climate warms. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026

Cloverleaf works with firms like Microsoft, Amazon and OpenAI — which may shed light on what could be proposed in Leavenworth County. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026

In her latest filings, Beatty’s legal team also included documents that shed light on the renovation plans, funded by $257 million included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026