Example Sentences

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By giving an episode to each of our lead four characters, we could use their view of the island to make sure the complexity of Golding’s telling shined.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In the end, the trial shined a light on how some of the most powerful people in Silicon Valley operated.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

One light shined so brightly into her bedroom that she lost sleep until she installed blackout curtains.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 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

Light shined down all day on the potted trees and the birds sang to each other.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri