shining

Example Sentences

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George had a job from the time he was 6, delivering newspapers, shining shoes and working in restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Superluminous supernovae are among the most spectacular explosions in the universe, shining 10 or more times brighter than ordinary supernovae.

From Science Daily • Jul. 6, 2026

But its original progressive elements have not only lasted, but become the law of the entire land — from sea to shining sea.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Caruana Galizia had exposed corruption at the highest level in the country, shining a spotlight on murky links between Malta's business and political elites.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

He listened with shining eyes to tales of wonders he had himself seen—once, long ago—and would not see again.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell