enlightened
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Many of the problems we face are self-inflicted, and they are fixable with proper allocation of resources, and enlightened and accountable leadership.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026
Yes, the founders, for men of their era, were enlightened.
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026
They believe in an enlightened, secular Islam compatible with freedom of conscience and civil equality.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
Soelberg told his son that the chatbot, which he named Bobby and talked to on his smartphone, said he was enlightened and had a divine purpose.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025
The passing of the regent removed from the scene an enlightened and tolerant man who achieved the goal that marks the reign of all great leaders: he kept his people united.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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