shining

Example Sentences

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Ian Dennis: After shining at the Under-20 World Cup last October, Yassine will now hope for a chance on the biggest stage of all.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Barker has no interest in shining some light on Nikki when keeping his woebegone protagonist in the dark is scarier.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

This week we’re shining a spotlight on service-industry jobs — opportunities that can help you earn money, build experience and develop marketable skills, especially if you haven’t landed an internship or entry-level role.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The matricide trial of Orestes, portrayed as a shining moment for Athens by Aeschylus in “The Oresteia,” becomes a nihilistic farce in the hands of Euripides.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The sun was shining on my back, and the wind brushed my cheek like fingers.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan