flickering

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With 10 minutes left on the clock, he is in a state of total immersion, his eyes glued to the flickering screen and a faint, almost imperceptible smile the only hint that victory is close.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The set is led by Richter’s 1982 “Candle,” a pensive view of a white, flickering candle that the house expects to sell for at least $35 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The 78-year-old from London is cared for by his wife, Louisa, who takes him to meetings of ex-boxers to keep the fading flame flickering.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

In the shadow of a tumultuous year, approximately one billion people worldwide tuned in to their flickering television sets to follow the monumental journey of Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Jeweled necklaces hung at her throat, gem-studded bracelets circled her wrists, and heavy rings threw back the flickering torches.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander