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How to use the word light-on in a Sentence? Page #4

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A lot of attitudes have hardened on the subject of Trump and Russia and obstruction of justice, but nonetheless, if there's anyone who can cast a new light on this issue, it's the man who did the investigation and probably holds unique credibility with the public.

Intelligence Committee

Found on CNN
4 years ago

The time has come to shed a new light on the museum's rich collection, upgrade its physical structure and improve its research and programing activities to reach the highest international standards.

Egyptian Antiquities Minister Khaled El-Enany

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

That's unfair and it hurts our farmers and ethanol producers. This bill would shine a light on what's been an obscure exemption process and help promote economic growth in rural America.

Deb Fischer

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

Art in my opinion never solves issues, but it sheds light on certain problems in society.

Ali Jaafar al-Saadi

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

The families' goal has always been to shed light on Remington's calculated and profit-driven strategy to expand the AR-15 market and court high-risk users, all at the expense of Americans' safety. Today's decision is a critical step toward achieving that goal.

Josh Koskoff

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

I am very proud of what we achieved so far, for the well-being of children, i want to shine a light on the successful programs and give them the voice and support them and partner with them.

Melania Trump

Found on CNN
5 years ago

I want to shine a light on the successful programs and give them the voice and support them and partner with them.

Melania Trump

Found on CNN
5 years ago

I think we all feel it was a very productive interview today where he was able to shed light on a lot of issues that are very important to our investigation. We were able to drill down in great detail.

Adam Schiff

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

If we're not shining a light on these things.

Krishan Patel

Found on CNN
5 years ago

What we can do is try to shine a light on it, to make the case that this is a bad idea, drum up public pressure so the president will stop doing these things.

Adam Smith

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

This week, a Department of Justice memo written under President George H.W. Bush was released that shed new light on Mr. Farr's activities. This, in turn, created more concerns. Weighing these important factors, this afternoon I concluded that I could not support Mr. Farr's nomination.

Tim Scott

Found on CNN
5 years ago

I will speak out for the millions of children and young people whose voices have been silenced for far too long, i will shine a light on the issues that vulnerable children and young people have suffered around the world including representing them at places where they haven't yet had a seat at the table and most of all, I will make sure children and young people know their rights.

Millie Bobby Brown

Found on CNN
5 years ago

Be Best will continue to shine a light on successful programs like MATER that demonstrate positive results for children. Over the past year, I have traveled both nationally and internationally -- learning about many of the programs offered through private organizations, schools and hospitals, which are meant to help children and families as they deal with drug addiction, what I consistently hear is the need for support at all levels.

Melania Trump

Found on CNN
5 years ago

The near exclusive use of one quarry to produce these seventeen tools supports a view of craft specialization based on information exchange, but we can't know at this stage if the interaction was collaborative, it may also have been coercive in some way. Human behavior is complex. This study encourages further mapping and stone sourcing, and our excavations continue to shed new light on moai carving.

Jo Anne Van Tilburg

Found on CNN
5 years ago

Our results are the first one to provide direct evidence on the origin of those buried at Stonehenge, shedding light on the importance of the site in the Neolithic landscape.

Christophe Snoeck

Found on CNN
5 years ago

If it’s insensitive, then maybe they should just have thicker skin. i don’t think [Biscuit employees] meant anything sour by it or to cast a negative light on the next generation at all.

Benton Ross

Found on FOX News
5 years ago

It is the right moment we think for a visit to really shine a light on that relationship and show how strong the contemporary relationship is between the two countries, the Duke is very clear that he wants to come and get under the skin of the country, he wants to get a feel for Israel. He wants to get a flavor of the country.

David Quarrey

Found on FOX News
5 years ago

This case .. has shone a light on the use of cannabis medicine in this country and highlighted the need for the government to explore the issue further, and our handling of these issues further, as a first step, I can announce today that the government is establishing an expert panel of clinicians to advise ministers on any individual applications to prescribe cannabis-based medicines.

Nick Hurd

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

I understand Target did not make the cards, by posting my comment, I hoped to shed some light on why I was upset about it. I would hope that [American Greetings] and Target’s purchasers would become more aware of the items on their shelves and how they may not have the desired impact on the targeted demographic consumers.

Takeisha Saunders

Found on FOX News
5 years ago

We ’ll highlight the differences in the way Hillary Clinton was prosecuted and how my client was prosecuted, we’re seeking to cast a light on this to show that there’s a two-tier justice system and we want it to be corrected.

Ronald Daigle

Found on FOX News
5 years ago

The NTSB report really shines a light on the importance of safety and security of vehicles, so I think it hardens our stance a little bit on safety and security.

Louis Stewart

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

This research sheds light on how a form of childhood blood cancer might develop, implicating a complex combination of genetics and early exposure to germs, dirt, and illness, we want to assure any parents of a child who has or has had leukaemia, that there's nothing that we know of that could have been done to prevent their illness.

Charles Swanton

Found on CNN
5 years ago

This hearing will be an important opportunity to shed light on critical consumer data privacy issues and help all Americans better understand what happens to their personal information online. We appreciate Mr. Zuckerberg’s willingness to testify before the committee, and we look forward to him answering our questions.

House Energy and Commerce Committee

Found on FOX News
6 years ago

Our mission is to really open doors and help ourselves and others really get close to what their purpose might be, we’re brave, we’re not afraid to ask questions. We like to shine light on things.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Found on FOX News
6 years ago

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