shine
verb (used without object)
to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.
had shone
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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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But he said the tribunal had shone a light on a time that many older Cambodians would have preferred to forget, and that many younger ones have found hard to believe.
From New York Times ● Sep. 22, 2022
They added that they were "very pleased" that his inquest had "shone a spotlight on mental health provision in universities" and welcomed the coroner's report "on this very important issue".
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2022
The sun had shone on many giraffes at the National Zoo before Randle’s departure, but the majestic animals had some stormy days, too.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 25, 2020
Juan Mata had shone against Norwich and he was again in creative mood.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 15, 2020
Yes, light and love and pride, and everything that had shone on her from time to time, like that night at the spire-fighting championship.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
