saving grace
Example Sentences
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The oil market’s saving grace was the remarkable surplus it carried into the conflict, which cushioned the blow far better than analysts predicted when the Strait of Hormuz first closed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The only saving grace for investors may be that the stock is already down 25% so far this year–underperforming Delta Air Lines’
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
The omelet bar, which sat center amongst winding rows of buffet-style breakfast items, was ultimately my saving grace.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
The saving grace has been a spike in demand for data centers and other architecture needed to support the expansion of artificial intelligence.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026
Looking at Louie, whose getaway speed was his saving grace, Pete thought he saw the same incipient talent.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
