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How to pronounce shone in American English
“shone” pronunciation by American speakers
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“shone” in real sentences — American speakers
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from all the stars that have ever shone.
NASA
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chaos, the courage of these officers shone through.
The Obama White House
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has shone through that atmosphere before it reaches us.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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