shine

Example Sentences

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Before “Dawson’s Creek” finished its six-season run, its shining star and America’s best boy had already set his sights on something else — a role that could pervert his sweet smile into a loathsome, stomach-churning grin.

From Salon

"He only really started to shine when he went to Cambridge and learned Arabic," Gilham added.

From BBC

"But it shines a little extra light on the sport. Sometimes that's not a bad thing."

From Barron's

For almost nine decades, Gallup helped shine that light.

From Salon

Clare looks at how the case is shining a light on the risks of having an elderly parent living solo and prompting difficult conversations.

From The Wall Street Journal