silver lining
Example Sentences
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One silver lining: She showed her true character early in the friendship.
From MarketWatch
Kerr, who has called eel trafficking the "greatest wildlife crime" on the planet, said the vote was a "real pity," but there were some silver linings.
From Barron's
"I've got to thank him for everything. The silver lining is it made me, my mum and my sister closer. I am more resilient and level-headed about football."
From BBC
“At the end of the day, though, he is determined to find a silver lining in this awful situation.”
From Salon
The silver lining is the price: we split the $2,700 monthly rent, paying only $1,350 each, which feels like a steal in New York City.
From MarketWatch
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