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enlightening

[en-lahyt-n-ing] / ɛnˈlaɪt n ɪŋ /


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This gives the sheriff opportunities for enlightening visits with his grandfather.

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Throughout, she and Ms. Halvorson create delightful sonic contrasts; it’s like seeing someone wear fabrics and patterns that should clash but instead work together to enlightening effect.

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The view from above was enlightening, almost clinical.

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Our critic said “There is much an average American doesn’t remember or wasn’t ever taught about the Revolution, and the Burns-Botstein-Schmidt review is certainly enlightening.”

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Many who do, such as Dan Aykroyd, say very nice things that are insubstantial; Ryan Reynolds is one of the few who comment critically on Mr. Chase’s comedic style, which is highly enlightening.

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