silver lining

Example Sentences

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Asian countries are ramping up use of polluting coal to tackle energy shortages and price spikes linked to the Iran war, but the crisis could have an environmental silver lining.

From Barron's

“One of the silver linings is it is a big spotlight on energy, on calories, on nutrition, on EPG technology, and it’s a good way to get the culture educated on it,” Rahal said.

From The Wall Street Journal

In fact, offering a silver lining can feel dismissive, as though you’re minimizing their pain or frustration.

From MarketWatch

“Indeed, while there are silver linings spread across today’s report, dark clouds are approaching,” Raja said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The silver lining is that, besides Iran, things are going well.

From Barron's