silver lining

Example Sentences

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Spirit’s demise is a silver lining for the airlines it competes with.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 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

There is, of course, much that remains uncertain as this war continues, but there is one silver lining: for most households, incomes have been rising faster than prices in recent times.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Maybe there's one silver lining to my parents' decision?

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins