Designing them to light up an entire room or shine a beam over a long distance is far more technically challenging and requires higher production costs.
Arguments like the one over Augusta National matter, because they shine a bright light on the ingrained attitudes that should be no longer acceptable in a civilized society.
But the shine had surely come off their golden domes over the last few decades on the gridiron.
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In the pantheon of commodities with nice price runs over the past several years, gold has a special shine.
Despite fielding a much-changed side against South Africa, France still failed to shine and their World Cup was all but over when Yoan Gourcuff was sent off for using his elbow against MacBeth Sibaya - a decision that left Domenech burying his face in his hands.
And, yes, these type of shows also appeal to the primal need to exult over luxe, all those expensive and flashy-looking things that shine in the night or at least in the display case.
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McFadden's poor displays in the recent goalless draw in Lithuania and the narrow home win over Liechtenstein allowed West Brom's James Morrison the chance to shine when he came on as a sub at Hampden for the City forward.
If colleagues are able to freely share and exchange ideas, like friends over a cup of coffee, rather than remaining isolated individuals, companies can shine.
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"Van Cliburn was an international legend for over five decades, a great humanitarian and a brilliant musician whose light will continue to shine through his extraordinary legacy, " she said Wednesday.
Essien's red card also took the shine off a narrow but deserved win that ensures the Blues increased their lead over Manchester United to four points following a goalless draw in the Manchester derby.
Over the past few months, there are so many students and parents who have been working hard to shine a light on this issue.
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Given the behaviour of parts of the press over the past few years, and given the prime minister's decision to appoint a judge to shine so unflinching a light on it, something akin to what was agreed yesterday was always the probable outcome.
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