silver lining

Example Sentences

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We can try to find another silver lining in reports that, with one-fifth of the world’s oil supply cut off, many nations are trying to jumpstart their shift to renewable energy.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

The silver lining, I hope, is that you can afford your heating and cooling bills.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

"To the extent that there is a silver lining… we're presented with this unique opportunity to rebuild things," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

"I said there would be a silver lining... In all seriousness shout out to all the truly kind and caring doctors and nurses who helped Lindsey," wrote Kildow.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

But just because you get distracted by the silver lining for a little while, that doesn’t mean there’s not still a huge dark cloud behind it.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick