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  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of glitter.

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Examples

  • His name glittered in silver and diamonds on a large chain around his neck.

    Sex and the South Beach Chicas Caridad Pineiro 2006

  • Her gown was of azure satin, encrusted with many gems, and her long court train glittered and shone with gold and silver.

    The Fairies and the Christmas Child 1912

  • The camp was pitched, the plain glittered with tents.

    Chapter 1 - Part V 1822

  • Before she could speak, another coin glittered through the air and Fia gasped as it plopped onto the damp slope of her breast.

    Much Ado About Marriage Karen Hawkins 2010

  • Before she could speak, another coin glittered through the air and Fia gasped as it plopped onto the damp slope of her breast.

    Much Ado About Marriage Karen Hawkins 2010

  • Before she could speak, another coin glittered through the air and Fia gasped as it plopped onto the damp slope of her breast.

    Much Ado About Marriage Karen Hawkins 2010

  • The coins glittered in the lamplight, part of that cost, but not the greatest to him.

    The Monstrumologist William James Henry 2009

  • The coins glittered in the lamplight, part of that cost, but not the greatest to him.

    The Monstrumologist William James Henry 2009

  • Callandor; the crystal sword glittered, outshining the gilt and gemstones surrounding it.

    The Shadow Rising Jordan, Robert, 1948- 1992

  • In their hands swords of red name glittered like torches.

    Lion Of Macedon Gemmell, David 1990

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