light on

phrase

: having or using a small amount of (something)
an essay that is light on facts but heavy on speculation
She asked him to go light on the mustard.

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This compilation, led by contributing editor Ardian Wibisono and contributor Yessar Rosendar, shines a light on top-performing companies with sales above $10 million and below $1 billion. — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The video of the pivotal moments before the blaze shows a large, loud crack before the pole and its power lines and transformer boxes fall, crashing, and light on fire. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Amal Khalil is remembered for being present in large parts of southern Lebanon to try to shed light on life there, despite the risks. — Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 The interior burial space is divided into two levels, which might shed light on Nuragic funerary practices and construction techniques, according to Finestra Sull’Arte. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for light on

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“Light on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20on. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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