flickering

Example Sentences

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With 10 minutes left on the clock, he is in a state of total immersion, his eyes glued to the flickering screen and a faint, almost imperceptible smile the only hint that victory is close.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The 78-year-old from London is cared for by his wife, Louisa, who takes him to meetings of ex-boxers to keep the fading flame flickering.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

In the shadow of a tumultuous year, approximately one billion people worldwide tuned in to their flickering television sets to follow the monumental journey of Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Mr. Rosenblatt allows flickering glimpses of humanity to emerge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Ivan gawked at the smoke and flickering light on the far side of the cellar, then ran up the steps to join the domovoi.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack