saving grace
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of saving grace
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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So far, the saving grace for the AI trade has been semiconductor stocks.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
The omelet bar, which sat center amongst winding rows of buffet-style breakfast items, was ultimately my saving grace.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026
The saving grace has been a spike in demand for data centers and other architecture needed to support the expansion of artificial intelligence.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 2, 2026
And that has been, I think, our saving grace is our sense of humor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026
My one saving grace was that my mom never spoke ill of him.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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