brighten

Example Sentences

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Investor Ron Baron’s largest fund is down for 2026, and his firm’s funds have shrunk, but a SpaceX IPO is expected to brighten prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

A series of converging yellow rays brighten the Wilshire/La Brea station.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

If fresh ice was exposed, why did the comet not brighten right away?

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Finally, consider setting up what I think of as a zhush station — a small collection of ingredients that allow guests to brighten and customize what’s on their plate.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

In the songs, Lann was the fellow who winkled the Casterlys out of easterly Rock with no weapon but his wits, and stole gold from the sun to brighten his curly hair.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin