shining

Example Sentences

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Barker has no interest in shining some light on Nikki when keeping his woebegone protagonist in the dark is scarier.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

This week we’re shining a spotlight on service-industry jobs — opportunities that can help you earn money, build experience and develop marketable skills, especially if you haven’t landed an internship or entry-level role.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“Out of all of that came really one of the shining stars of the NFL.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

There’s far more to the story than Spikevax, though Covid revenue was undeniably the shining star of the latest earnings report.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Sadako stared at his thin face and shining dark eyes.

From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr