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glimmer

[glim-er] / ˈglɪm ər /




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But reconstruction provides a glimmer of hope here, where some residents said it helps them cope with the tragedy they lived through.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Even so, he held on to a glimmer of optimism.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

January's win over West Ham - after Wolves set a Premier League record with a 19-game winless start - gave a glimmer of hope, and draws against Everton and Newcastle aided that.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“Even a glimmer of negotiating progress can easily spark a dramatic price decline.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

When the new canoe didn’t sink, the men felt a glimmer of hope.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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