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glimmer

[glim-er] / ˈglɪm ər /




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Even so, he held on to a glimmer of optimism.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

One reason energy-futures don’t fully reflect this is that any glimmer of hope blows up bullish derivatives positions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

This, she said, offers a glimmer of hope.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 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

“Okay, Mr. Teacher! See you!” the soldier said and Ugwu thought he saw a glimmer of triumph in his eyes, the illiterate fool.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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