silver lining
Example Sentences
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“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
But there might be a silver lining: Giving companies the choice of a longer reporting window could make it easier for investors to spot stocks they should avoid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
And it can backfire for those who get overwhelmed easily and don’t see a silver lining to having accumulated a lot of wealth.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 25, 2026
I filled myself with such hope and continued to cling to a silver lining, which seemed to disappear as rapidly as my desperation to cling to it increased.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
