silver lining

Example Sentences

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The silver lining: While some of these these fallen stocks will emerge losers, some will turn out to be winners.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

However, some analysts saw a silver lining in the chain’s outlook.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 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

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

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins