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bright spot

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a bright spot
a pleasant or successful event or period of time when most other things are unpleasant or not successful. The only bright spot in Liverpool's disastrous performance was a stunning goal in the second half. (often + in)
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The one bright spot in that eternity of fear and suffering was the little child whose tiny hands had long since fastened their softly groping fingers firmly about her heart.
The Beasts of Tarzan by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
Bast also figured, appearing now as a bright spot in civilization, now as a dark spot, according to the temperament of the speaker.
Howards End by Forster, E. M. View in context
In all the darkness there was but the one bright spot of the sturdy comrades whom he had left that morning; if he could find them again all would be well.
The White Company by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
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