saving grace

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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

And that has been, I think, our saving grace is our sense of humor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Amid all the hand-wringing about a decline in job openings and rising layoffs, there’s a less-followed labor-market trend that’s been a saving grace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Maggie ended up being another saving grace for me that summer.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles