shine briefly

Frequency: 6.47.8 per million words

to give out light for a short time

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Examples (20)

  • The sun shone briefly through a gap in the clouds.
  • The spotlight shone briefly on the actor before fading out.
  • Lightning shone briefly, illuminating the entire landscape for a second.
  • A single star shone briefly through a gap in the clouds.
  • His headlamp shone briefly on the cave wall, revealing ancient drawings.
  • The car's headlights shone briefly as it passed.
  • A hint of a smile shone briefly on her face.
  • She shone briefly in the spotlight during her performance.
  • The searchlight will shine briefly over each section of the prison yard.
  • The lighthouse beam shone briefly across the water.
  • As the door opened, a light from inside shone briefly into the dark hallway.
  • A faint light shone briefly from the distant cabin.
  • The firefly's light shone briefly before disappearing into the night.
  • The moon shone briefly as the clouds parted.
  • Reflected in the water, the moon shone briefly as the clouds parted.
  • His talent shone briefly before he decided to pursue a different career.
  • Let this light shine briefly as a signal to the others.
  • The polished surface shone briefly under the direct light.
  • The flashlight beam, shining briefly in the darkness, helped us find the key.
  • A shooting star shone briefly across the night sky.