silver lining

Example Sentences

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“If there’s a silver lining, it’s that employers that still appear relatively stoic in the face of uncertainty,” said Jim Baird, chief investment officer at Plante Moran Financial Advisors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

We can try to find another silver lining in reports that, with one-fifth of the world’s oil supply cut off, many nations are trying to jumpstart their shift to renewable energy.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

The silver lining is that, besides Iran, things are going well.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

If there is a silver lining for the auto industry, it’s that stocks haven’t been destroyed by the current EV woes.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The silver lining was that Adria and I grew up as close as two sisters could be.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles