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 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
What was a liability has become a saving grace among car buyers sick of screens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
His saving grace proved to be his wife Linda, whom he married in March 1969.
From Salon ● Feb. 27, 2026
Maggie ended up being another saving grace for me that summer.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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