- present tense form of shine (3rd person singular).
shines
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A laser shines onto the crystal, interacting with the thorium nuclei inside.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
Peak season around the Mediterranean may be winding down, but fall and spring are when the region is at its best: The sun still shines, the crowds thin and prices drop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
But, even with the Dodgers’ star-studded lineup, the spotlight shines brightest on Ohtani.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Martin said he appreciated the meeting going ahead, telling the prime minister: "I think your sense of duty shines through."
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Even though a black hole is a star, none of the light it shines ever escapes past the event horizon; that’s why it’s black.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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