flicker

Example Sentences

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For that green flicker against all the brown.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 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

Meanwhile, the subtle flicker of fire with cool blues around the edges of the flame is like a magic trick.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

Travis Head – 8 – Any flicker of hope England might have had was snuffed out by a century from South Australia's favourite son in the second innings.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

It was a frightening scene, and the goose felt a flicker of panic.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown