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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Her mother had shone in a job in human relations at U.S.
From New York Times ● Nov. 26, 2022
Watford winger Ismaila Sarr had shone on the left for the African champions in the first half, while De Jong controlled the tempo and dictated play for the Netherlands.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 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
The hut had no windows, but a few glimmers of light had shone through the gaps between the thatch and the top of the wall.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
