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

Either way, Emma has backed herself into a corner and hopes that honesty and context will be her saving grace.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The saving grace for the labor market is a surprisingly low level of layoffs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

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

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles