shining

Example Sentences

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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

“Out of all of that came really one of the shining stars of the NFL.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Instead, they might have ended up in the same predicament as the many hunting trophies in Lord Fredrick’s study, with their shining glass eyes and stiff, taxidermic poses—oh, it was too awful to think about!

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood