glimmer

Example Sentences

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What had been shaping up as a day of heartbreak for major world economies now had a glimmer of hope for investors eager to see an off-ramp to this conflict.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

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

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

Before they can read their school primers, watermen learn how to read the sky and to head for the safety of a cove at the first glimmer of trouble.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson