flicker

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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

Away from the television storyline, when he was about four weeks old, Harvey failed his newborn screening hearing test, and his mum noticed a flicker in his eye around the same time.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

“Once in a Lifetime” is part video display and part sculpture, made of tripods, toothpicks, lights, cardboard boxes and projectors that flicker images on the gallery walls.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

But Fiennes’ Kelson suggests that if all the lights do flicker out, sustaining our humanity will also be essential.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

A flicker of recognition dawned in his face.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros