shine

Example Sentences

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But macroeconomic data this week may shine a light on the tangible impacts of the war so far.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

While other host cities such as New York and Los Angeles draw plenty of international visitors every summer, the World Cup is a unique opportunity for Kansas City to shine on the global stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The one advantage was that the dancers, mainly on a plain stage, could shine in a town that knows its dance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"It's not a binary on/off effect; it can be a scaled response, like a dimmer, depending on the light you shine on it," she said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The kind that makes her pupils shine and her eyes crinkle around the corners.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day