silver lining
Example Sentences
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Some economists see a silver lining to the global surge in borrowing costs: the economy is strong enough to handle them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
If there is a silver lining, the participation rate of workers in their prime — ages 25 to 54 — was much higher in July and not far from an all-time high.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
“At the time, I had a very difficult time losing my community to the Eaton. I couldn’t find any hope or silver lining in the devastation,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
"This rare dose of good news for savers is somewhat of a silver lining after years of poor real returns," says Rachel Springall, of Moneyfacts.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
In a quick motion I hoped no one behind would notice, I snuck them into the space between his side and the coffin’s plush silver lining.
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
