Example Sentences

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At the same time the Barcelona team, made up of mainly Spanish players, have sparkled in club football, reaching successive Champions League finals.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2022

Newcomers have sparkled, and Andonovski’s depth has grown.

From Washington Post • Apr. 12, 2022

In a more conventional year, this could have sparkled.

From Slate • Feb. 8, 2016

In that scoring system, Davis and White have sparkled recently, sweeping all three dances at nationals.

From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2010

He wore a suit made of sheepskin, and there were traces of fatigue on his drawn face, while the light which should have sparkled from his eyes was dimmed.

From Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet by Kestell, J. D. (John Daniel)