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flicker

[flik-er] / ˈflɪk ər /




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There is also sadness in “Transcription,” as Mr. Lerner’s method is to flicker between humor and heartbreak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Much like stars shimmer when seen through Earth's atmosphere, pulsar radio signals also flicker as they move through space.

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026

Make a pumpkin spice blend that leans heavily on ginger instead of cinnamon, with a flicker of cardamom for warmth.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

In the lead-up to the race, Tyler West and Molly Rainford had a flicker of apprehension.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

But apparently a pesky flicker of hope had been living in Clare’s heart.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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