shine
verb (used without object)
to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.
had shined
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past perfectof shine.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In her decision two weeks ago, Caproni said the claims made by Flores had shined “an unflattering spotlight on the employment practices of National Football League” teams.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2023
Still, it was McKinnon had shined most brightly.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2022
During excursions to the dog run or Falls Park or just hanging out at their apartment in south Sioux Falls, Ashley figured that fate had shined upon her.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 9, 2017
Corden had shined as an occasional host in the U.K., but a full-time talk show is a grind, with four new shows a week and little room for anything else.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2016
He had shined them many times and I felt he should certainly recognize them.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
