flicker

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There is also sadness in “Transcription,” as Mr. Lerner’s method is to flicker between humor and heartbreak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"As the visible light began to flicker and dim, the infrared light spiked. Which could mean that the material blocking the star is hot -- so hot that it's glowing in the infrared."

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

But Fiennes’ Kelson suggests that if all the lights do flicker out, sustaining our humanity will also be essential.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

In the lead-up to the race, Tyler West and Molly Rainford had a flicker of apprehension.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

On the other side, we saw the homely flicker of torches in the distance.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri