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glimmer

[glim-er] / ˈglɪm ər /




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Even so, he held on to a glimmer of optimism.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

“Even a glimmer of negotiating progress can easily spark a dramatic price decline.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Despite the anguish — often told as a punch line — the winner of the competition offered a glimmer of hope to the nearly 90 attendees live-voting throughout the show via an app.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"It's hard because you always saw that glimmer of hope in him that he was still there, but it got to a point... I ended up nearly breaking myself to trying to help Michael."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

She thought she saw a glimmer of interest in her three pupils, and added, “That is where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert live, you know.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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