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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
glow .
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Examples
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The coin glowed when it spoke, a white pulsating radiance, as though charged with life.
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He discovered that this protein glowed bright green under ultraviolet light.
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The little goddess’ golden skin glowed like fire in the rays of the setting sun.
Lance Mannion: 2009
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The little goddess’ golden skin glowed like fire in the rays of the setting sun.
From The Adventures of Lance Mannion: Louisiana Mannion and the Golden Goddess of Fire 2009
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The sword glowed purple as a magical circle expanded under his feet and spread outward.
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I pointed out how each person's name glowed as they spoke.
Archive 2006-10-01 2006
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I pointed out how each person's name glowed as they spoke.
Using Skype in the Classroom (or just learning how to use it!) 2006
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That was the first time Wallingford thought about trying to get fired; in the dark hotel room, the idea glowed as brightly as the digital alarm clock on the night table.
The Fourth Hand Irving, John, 1942- 2001
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The alien word glowed like a spangle of light in the darkness, warmed Dax like a shivering flush of color melting its way through coils of translucent gel.
Time's Enemy Graf, L. A. 1996
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The darkness fell away, and the blade of his sword glowed blood red.
Emperor of Ansalon Niles, Douglas 1993
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“I can’t believe how much she’s glowed down,” reads one post – glowed down meaning someone is no longer as attractive.
‘People are nasty as hell on there’: the battle to close Tattle – the most hate-filled corner of the web Sirin Kale 2021
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