glimmer
Example Sentences
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Even so, he held on to a glimmer of optimism.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
“Even a glimmer of negotiating progress can easily spark a dramatic price decline.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
He added that he had been receiving treatment and that combined with support and encouragement from family and friends, he could see a "glimmer of light in what has been a very dark tunnel".
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Despite the anguish — often told as a punch line — the winner of the competition offered a glimmer of hope to the nearly 90 attendees live-voting throughout the show via an app.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
He looked at the giant’s face and thought he could see a glimmer of benevolence there.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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