flicker
Example Sentences
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Thus far, it has been the only diabolic flicker he’s displayed.
From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026
Much like stars shimmer when seen through Earth's atmosphere, pulsar radio signals also flicker as they move through space.
From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026
Travis Head – 8 – Any flicker of hope England might have had was snuffed out by a century from South Australia's favourite son in the second innings.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025
And then you just see a little flicker in the eye and you go, “Oh, there’s something else going on. What’s happening?”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025
The floorboards rattle, and lights flicker throughout the house.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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