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

“One silver lining: concerns about losing jobs is at the bottom of the list.”

From Washington Times

For some in Seattle, the joys of spring are but a silver lining to the sniffles, sneezes and struggles of allergy season.

From Seattle Times