shone
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Lucu and Jalibert's partnership - which shone for France when Dupont was sidelined with a knee injury - goes beyond what you see on the pitch.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Nearly two years after the Hollywood Arby’s closed, its cowboy hat shone again this weekend at the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
It makes them feel special, like Lady Luck has shone her light on them.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
LeBron James shone as the Los Angeles Lakers took charge of their NBA play-off series while Victor Wembanyama was concussed during a San Antonio defeat.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
The light shone briefly, changing from blue to green, then disappeared.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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