glimmer
Example Sentences
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Even so, he held on to a glimmer of optimism.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
“Even a glimmer of negotiating progress can easily spark a dramatic price decline.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Despite the anguish — often told as a punch line — the winner of the competition offered a glimmer of hope to the nearly 90 attendees live-voting throughout the show via an app.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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
A glimmer of scarlet was wavering in the white-and-gray sky.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
Vocabulary lists containing glimmer
"Harrison Bergeron"
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