- present tense form of ray (3rd person singular).
rays
Example Sentences
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"There are rays of hope, especially for the crisis-stricken industry sector," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
More than two million tourists travel to the islands each year—drawn by the clear waters where they can observe marine life like turtles, manta rays and whale sharks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
A decades-old puzzle in nuclear physics has centered on a strange question: why do some atomic nuclei release more low-energy gamma rays than scientists expect?
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
Experts recommend specifically designed eclipse glasses which filter UV rays that meet the standard ISO 12312-2:2015.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Rising over the tops of the trees directly ahead of them was a sheer cliff of red-gold rock glistening in the first rays of the sun.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
