- present tense form of shine (3rd person singular).
shines
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The technique shines photons onto a material and ejects electrons from its surface, allowing researchers to map its electronic structure and magnetic states.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
The low-basis shares are where this strategy shines.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
While it’s unquestionably qualified for off-roading, where it really shines is on long, well-groomed asphalt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
If Bailey, at 6 feet 5 inches and 265 pounds, shines against the Chargers and does not make the roster, he seems like a longshot to clear waivers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Sun shines through, and Lady Justice’s scales balancing right and wrong shimmer.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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