shine
Example Sentences
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Kildunne's positional switch may give her quicksilver running skills more scope to shine out wide, but she will have to get to grips quickly with the different defensive demands of the role.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Pyrite, sometimes called "fool's gold" because of its metallic shine, is an iron sulfide mineral commonly found in sedimentary environments.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
“We believe the Holy Father will shine a spotlight on the good works of the Church, including our work helping communities live together in peace, improve healthcare, and increase education, justice and peace.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
If it succeeds, offshore wind could make up 10% to 15% of California’s clean energy production, complementing solar during key hours when the sun doesn’t shine.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
But even Kasusu didn't exactly have that out-of-the-armory shine to it.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
Vocabulary lists containing shine
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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