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shiner

[shahy-ner] / ˈʃaɪ nər /


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Dimon’s decision ends months of speculation by everyone from bankers and real-estate brokers to shoe shiners about the U.S. bank’s next move.

From The Wall Street Journal

The next day, Benny’s got a shiner and Grace has a hangover, but the ecstasy from their triumphant night lingers.

From Salon

“We call them shiners,” she added, because they catch the eye.

From Seattle Times

Most of them were small species, such as minnows and shiners, but thousands of larger fish, including catfish and carp, also perished.

From New York Times

Anthony Davis has a shiner, and things just got heavier.

From Los Angeles Times