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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Recent Examples on the Web This discovery could shed light on other mysterious depictions that have yet to be solved. —

Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 19 Sep. 2024 Asking the right questions can help shed light on the best path to job fulfillment and long-term success. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024 The duo shed light on their friendship, which dates back to their former sitcom on The WB (now The CW). —

Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024 The results of the research, published Friday in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, shed light on a remarkable and unexpected finding: Not only could giant pterosaurs fly, but different species adapted varied flight styles. —

Ashley Strickland, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cast/shed/throw light on

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