- present tense form of shine (3rd person singular).
shines
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In addition, to highlight the unprecedented anxiety many California voters are feeling, the poll also shines a light on frustrations voters have with the state’s ballot propositions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
The Binance hack shines a light through the holes in cybersecurity on crypto exchanges and the insurance coverage they may or may not have.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
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
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
“See how it shines? Feel how light it is?”
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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