Meaning of shine a light on | Babel Free

Definitions

To make clear; to shed light on; to throw light on.

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Examples

“It’s cool to shine⟳ a light⟳ on something you’ve experienced for years. I did six pilots prior to getting this show⟳, and with all six I experienced at least one or two of the types of network executives we have⟳ on “Episodes.””

“I’ll take⟳ a university student, undergraduate or graduate, with me on a reporting trip⟳ to Africa next summer. Together we’ll shine⟳ a light⟳ on neglected issues.”

“"It's great to shine⟳ a light⟳ on the subject and I really wish⟳ it would cause a huge resurgence," says Usher. "But you can't really fight⟳ the advance of technology and I'm as bad as the next person.”

“In this way, an author can validate his or her study⟳ by shining a light⟳ on the validity, and strong reuse potential, of the data behind the study⟳.”

“Greater transparency can help⟳ stop⟳ illegal sales, reduce⟳ the risk⟳ of arms being diverted to terrorist groups and criminals; stop⟳ the flood⟳ of weapons to human rights abusers, and stop⟳ the arms that are being used to violate⟳ humanitarian law in too many communities on too many days. It’s time to shine⟳ a light⟳ on this deadly trade⟳.”

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