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

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 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

I filled myself with such hope and continued to cling to a silver lining, which seemed to disappear as rapidly as my desperation to cling to it increased.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane