Example Sentences

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Open, Osaka shined, reaching the women’s singles semifinals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Polymarket watchers shined a social-media spotlight on his successful bets in early January, within hours of the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Brian Lindstrom, a filmmaker whose documentaries shined a light on society’s underdogs and inspired social change, has died.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

And it also shined a spotlight on Gabbard’s effectiveness in her position, since she basically serves the function of a potted plant.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Penelope’s eyes shined with a feverish light, and Ophie turned away in discomfort, focusing on the bit of window that she had been cleaning over and over for the past minute or so.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland