cast/shed/throw light on
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: to help to explain (something) : to make it possible to understand or know more about (something)
She is developing new theories that might shed some light on these unusual phenomena.
I hope my explanation throws light on their behavior.
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Here are some statistics that shed light on the prevalence of bird and wildlife strikes:
FAA Wildlife Strike Database indicates there were about 19,400 strikes at 713 U.S. airports in 2023.
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Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
The findings might shed light on human aging or long-term space travel, or on dormant states such as cryptobiosis, researchers say.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
In the final years of his life, Avicii kept a series of journal entries that shed light on the DJ’s inner demons and health struggles.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
The founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, Reshma Saujani, brings to the show her trademark candidness and ability to shed light on things that aren’t often discussed to help women feel less alone and offer real-world solutions.
—Holly Corbett, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
The findings might shed light on human aging or long-term space travel, or on dormant states such as cryptobiosis, researchers say.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
In the final years of his life, Avicii kept a series of journal entries that shed light on the DJ’s inner demons and health struggles.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
The founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, Reshma Saujani, brings to the show her trademark candidness and ability to shed light on things that aren’t often discussed to help women feel less alone and offer real-world solutions.
—Holly Corbett, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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