Example Sentences

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It also rekindled a flame he worried had flickered out.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2024

His lights had flickered twice since his neighborhood outside Stockton went dark Saturday, following one of the train of atmospheric river storms, but his home remained dark, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2023

Its battery was draining, and the electricity had flickered out again.

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2020

Arsenal had flickered only from a few corners when the timing of Özil’s floated ball from the inside-right channel, in between the Everton centre-halves, was matched by that of Giroud’s run.

From The Guardian • Oct. 24, 2015

When I’d asked about the tickets, disappointment had flickered across Abby’s face.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry