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

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

One silver lining is that even the most downbeat year-end S&P 500 target now implies nearly 10% upside.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

In fact, offering a silver lining can feel dismissive, as though you’re minimizing their pain or frustration.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

If there was a silver lining, it was that the earthquake brought new funding and world attention to a country that had suffered in obscurity through too many natural, political, and health disasters.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French