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That these, and all stars, will become invisible to our telescopes, and ultimately be dark unshining bodies, is the logical conclusion to which the evolutionary processes will lead.

From Popular Science Monthly Oct, Nov, Dec, 1915 — Volume 86 by Anonymous

Round her throat was clasped an antique necklace of dull, unshining gold, and dim purple stones, which looked beautiful, but almost weary with age.

From In the Wilderness by Hichens, Robert Smythe

Heyst noticed the good form of her brow, the dignity of its width, its unshining whiteness.

From Victory An Island Tale by Conrad, Joseph

Her unshining, curiously colorless hair was partly covered by a small hat of burnt straw, turned sharply and decisively up on the left side and trimmed with a broad riband of old gold.

From In the Wilderness by Hichens, Robert Smythe

On the left he caught a glimpse of the river, solid and smooth and unshining; a knot of men passed shouting hoarsely, and a wave of heat swept over him like a choking cloth.

From The Happy End by Hergesheimer, Joseph