silver lining

Example Sentences

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The federal income-tax code can also offer a silver lining for people who can’t knock down their property-tax bill.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

It’s almost possible to concoct a silver lining from this dreadful situation, but only by focusing on short-term electoral politics in the most bloodless and instrumental fashion.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Sutton also found comfort in yoga and cycling, and eventually saw the silver lining in being single.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

But the tiniest silver lining of the path he’s taken means I have one more thing to help navigate accepting my voice: an example of what happens when someone retreats into fear and shame.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

The silver lining was that Adria and I grew up as close as two sisters could be.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles