shines

Example Sentences

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It may sound like a gimmick but the supermarket chain's venture into the world of hospitality shines a light on something more complex.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

None shines brighter than the “Wellfleet Oysterman,” to whom Thoreau devotes an entire glorious chapter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

However, it is the exterior where the property really shines.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

It’s bathed in sunlight that only occasionally shines on an ephemeral memory, revealing that the recollection is laced with as much honest love as regret.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

I see it, like a break in the clouds when the sun shines through.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz