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  1. Also, light upon. Happen upon, come across, discover. For example, John was delighted to light on a new solution to the problem, or We were following the path when suddenly we lit upon a cave. [Second half of 1400s]

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The publication of millions of pages of documents relating to Epstein by the US Department of Justice this year cast new light on this enigmatic German businessman.

From BBC

In its finest moments, “Man on the Run” does precisely that, shedding new light on the ways in which McCartney staged his remarkable 1970s comeback.

From Salon

New research sheds light on how we know when to stop scratching an itch.

From The Wall Street Journal

An MoD source said it would "ruthlessly pursue any information that can shed light on this scandal".

From BBC

Of course, none of this discussion sheds any light on whether there actually will be a bear market in 2026, and therefore whether or not the odds favor stock picking.

From MarketWatch

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