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shine

Definition for shine

noun as in brightness; polish

verb as in give off or reflect light

verb as in polish, burnish

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Michael Newman, chief executive of the AJR, said: "Despite being only nine years old, Vera's strength and courage shone through, as she bravely waved farewell to her parents, never to see them again."

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Cloudflare’s drop on Tuesday might take some of the shine off a strong run this year.

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How he took pride in making cars “shine like a mirror.”

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Although he did not feature in a Lions Test, he has continued to shine for England, scoring a vital try against Australia at the start of November.

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Now, Sotheby’s galleries are festooned with more than 1,200 new spotlights that can shine on art depending on how pieces look best.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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