glimmer

Example Sentences

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American drivers saw a glimmer of hope for at least a brief reprieve from rising fuel costs when crude-oil prices fell by more than 10% Monday.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

She describes a glimmer of light when the band is asked to contribute a cover to a movie soundtrack, and it temporarily pulls the musicians together.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

What was shaping up to be a dismal day for major world economies was left with a glimmer of optimism.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Still, he said, people now see a glimmer of hope and feel invigorated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

A glimmer of hope; it means she hasn’t totally lost her way.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy