flickering
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However, it wasn't until 2022 -- when the Ukraine war triggered a global energy shock -- that inflation started flickering back to life in resource-poor Japan.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
The chair umpire then conducted a video review of what happened, and ruled that the flickering ad constituted a “hindrance” outside of the control of the players, like some paper getting blown onto the court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
However, Gauff raised her hand to halt play because of a flickering light in the side panels surrounding the court.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
He saw Bori’s flickering silhouette gripping the bars.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Many nights after the door was locked and the shutters closed, I sat on in the flickering gaslight, poring over old inventories and wholesalers’ statements.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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