glimmer

Example Sentences

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Still, he said, people now see a glimmer of hope and feel invigorated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

The melody in the chorus shows a glimmer of hook-writing ability.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026

There was a glimmer of optimism but it petered out; death by phases in the end, 29 of them that went somewhere and then nowhere, a bit like Townsend's regime, you might say.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

In one glimmer of progress, the Buffalo Bills -- who have played on turf for decades -- will move into a brand new stadium with real grass next season.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

"But whatever happens, and I say it again, we must tread carefully from now on. I have not forgotten that strange and distant glimmer on your face after you tipped over the last glass."

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl