silver lining

Example Sentences

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There is a silver lining to the bond selloff: The rise in yields reflects some confidence in the economy—even if it could eventually undermine that outlook by lifting borrowing costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

But there is a silver lining of sorts — with less “must-see TV,” there are fewer reasons to subscribe to so many services.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

It’s almost possible to concoct a silver lining from this dreadful situation, but only by focusing on short-term electoral politics in the most bloodless and instrumental fashion.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

The cuts also had a "silver lining", she said, by encouraging African governments to invest more in their health systems despite financial challenges.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

But just because you get distracted by the silver lining for a little while, that doesn’t mean there’s not still a huge dark cloud behind it.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick