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

They power up when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing and then discharge that power when the sun sets or the wind dies down.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 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

Mother takes Tía Raquel’s trembling hand and leads everyone to the courtyard, where we can see the stars shining in the blue-black sky.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar