shine
verb (used without object)
to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.
have been shining
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present perfect progressiveof shine.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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O'Riley and Callum McGregor have been shining lights throughout but the emergence of Bernardo as an impressive cog in midfield will bring satisfaction to Rodgers.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2024
This history-making shot contained thousands of galaxies, some subsequently shown to have been shining when the universe was less than one billion years old.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 15, 2022
Vampires thrive in darkness, but her efforts have been shining in the spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2019
Friday night lights have been shining bright in the Aviva Premiership and Rabo Direct Pro12 leagues for years.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 17, 2013
The orderlies have been shining up the brass rails and paraffining the outside of the train, and have also played and won a football match against No. 1 A.T.
From Diary of a Nursing Sister on the Western Front, 1914-1915 by Anonymous
