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glimmer

[glim-er] / ˈglɪm ər /




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He has been the only real glimmer of hope for the side.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

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

It still catches a glimmer of attention for our country.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

The flashlight picked up an answering glimmer from the pearls, from the satiny hair ribbons, from the woman’s eyes: The image was finer and more delicate than either of them had imagined.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett




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