Example Sentences

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Performance Here’s where it shines — speeds average 75-85% of baseline, which is genuinely impressive for a free service.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

It may sound like a gimmick but the supermarket chain's venture into the world of hospitality shines a light on something more complex.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Light from an old marquee shines on the sidewalk, trumpeting the evening’s main event in all caps: “‘Miles Davis: A Century of Cool,’ opening Saturday.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The case shines a light on the lengths that the Chinese state goes to keep tabs on critics and dissidents abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

My forehead shines with sweat, and my cheeks are still pink from the Hawaiian sun.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller