glimmer

Example Sentences

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American drivers saw a glimmer of hope for at least a brief reprieve from rising fuel costs when crude-oil prices fell by more than 10% Monday.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

She describes a glimmer of light when the band is asked to contribute a cover to a movie soundtrack, and it temporarily pulls the musicians together.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

As well as battling to avoid relegation for the first time since 1976-77, the north London club have reached the last 16 of the Champions League in their sole glimmer of hope this season.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

At the White House, Saturday morning began with a glimmer of hope as Nikita Khrushchev’s “knot of war” letter was read and discussed in the Cabinet Room.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin