flicker

Example Sentences

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When the signal finally did flicker back into life there was a long silence before the voice of Christina Koch crackled back to mission control, evoking memories of the Apollo era.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

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

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

From Salon • Jan. 23, 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

I lean forward and stare the loud girl down until her eyelids flicker.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan