shine
verb (used without object)
to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.
has been shining
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present perfect progressiveof shine (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The funding is the latest example of how the frenzy around artificial intelligence has been shining a spotlight on San Francisco, the home of major tech companies such as Salesforce and ChatGPT maker OpenAI.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2025
One local man has been shining a light on the castle’s fascinating past, something that was prompted by his grandson’s love of history.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2022
But just as the spotlight has been shining on that achievement, it's also glared upon the darker side of the streaming service.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2021
Between the release of his poignant, award-winning short film “enough.” and this gleaming new project, rapper/singer/songwriter Nathan Nzanga has been shining bright this year.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2021
“The sun has been shining too hot on your head, Daughter!”
From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins
