light upon
Example Sentences
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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
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
Chandra Wilson, who plays Ben's wife Miranda Bailey, and Ellen Pompeo, the eponymous Meredith Grey, make cameos in the "Station 19" opener, casting their light upon the newborn.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2018
Huge Greek medallions showed in spots of light upon its façade, above a dark labyrinthine pattern in the stone, and I propped her against the stoop with its carved stone monster.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
