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lining

[lahy-ning] / ˈlaɪ nɪŋ /


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A possible silver lining for shareholders is that brokerage analysts have become more bullish on the stock in that time.

From Barron's

While many states are still digging out from the storm in chilly weather, the one silver lining may be the more muted economic impact overall.

From Barron's

As the days ticked by, Mother occupied herself by sewing secret linings into her coats to hide her jewelry.

From Literature

Then, fanning out the leaves, I laid them as a lining in my new bed.

From Literature

“If there is a silver lining to this, the amount of support they’ve gotten is beyond my ability to comprehend. The families are so grateful.”

From Los Angeles Times