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  • present tense form of shine (3rd person singular).

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North Korea now shines roughly three times as bright at night as it did five years ago, according to another report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

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

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

It’s during “Weekend Update” that the spotlight shines on her playing a few bewigged characters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The sun is high in the blue sky, and the dark water shines right into our eyes, forcing the two of us to squint.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender



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