light upon
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"If we can clearly understand the mechanisms for increasing the atmospheric oxygen content, it will shed light upon the biosignature detection in other planets," said Dr. Ratnayake.
From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2025
On Jan. 19, Edison crews also briefly reenergized the transmission lines over Eaton Canyon and “observed a small flash of white light upon each re-energization.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2025
However, modern analysis of the notes has shone a different light upon them.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2023
Is casting light upon the unremarked upon also part of the utility of the poet?
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2021
A new sun to shine its good light upon a new earth.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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