Examples of enlightened in a Sentence

an enlightened approach to prison reform

Recent Examples on the Web Whatever the outcome of Breivik’s request for early parole, which will be decided by a three-judge panel in coming weeks, some take an enlightened view of the Norwegian government’s apparent commitment to treat him like any other prisoner. — Mark Lewis, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Jan. 2022 The more enlightened companies share profits with their shareholders along the way and gain greater loyalty. — Walter Loeb, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022 And the fact remains that for all of Northam’s more enlightened rhetoric, Black Virginians continue to be incarcerated at a higher rate, live in worse poverty, and struggle to get quality health care and education. — Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2022 Hollywood apologizes for over 100 years of stereotyping Latinos and promises a new, enlightened era. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2021 In these more enlightened times, the director’s challenge is to find a balance between the original script and contemporary social mores. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2021 According to the principal, the students frequently have a more enlightened view of depression, anxiety and mental health issues than many adults. — cleveland, 15 Oct. 2021 There are more and more enlightened leaders, like Joly, in the American private sector. — Peter Georgescu, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2021 This is where, in a more enlightened world, the education would flow in the other direction, from Mitchell to the Senate leader. — Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2021 See More

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