glimmer
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Even so, he held on to a glimmer of optimism.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
It still catches a glimmer of attention for our country.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
“Even a glimmer of negotiating progress can easily spark a dramatic price decline.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
"We are putting our trust in God," Attieh said, since "this is the only glimmer of hope we will not give up on".
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
And each time he saw again the look on the man’s face—first the glimmer of recognition, then, caught off guard, the other thing, the ripple—he felt a queasiness in his gut.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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