silver lining

Example Sentences

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But the tiniest silver lining of the path he’s taken means I have one more thing to help navigate accepting my voice: an example of what happens when someone retreats into fear and shame.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

There may, however, be a silver lining for those who know where to look.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Bojarsky hopes the silver lining of the scandal is that there “might be more of a race” as people scrutinize the field of candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 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

In a quick motion I hoped no one behind would notice, I snuck them into the space between his side and the coffin’s plush silver lining.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green