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glimmer of hope

A minute indication that something may improve, succeed, or turn out for the best in the end. Fans clung to a glimmer of hope that their team might score a last-minute touchdown to tie the game. Although peace talks have broken down between the two warring countries, there remains a glimmer of hope that a truce of some kind can still be salvaged.
See also: glimmer, hope, of
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It is a glimmer of hope. Its a glimmer of hope at the end of a dark tunnel.
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"All it does is give the opposition a glimmer of hope. " back in to the game.
Hibs boss salutes the spirit of Saints
Sinabi ko nga, there is still a glimmer of hope. 'Wag tayong masyadong 'nega.' Masyadong negative ang energy dito.
Trillanes hopes for 'miracle' as Makati RTC 148 resolution on coup charge looms
However, that report does offer a glimmer of hope in that urban population decline appears to be slowing.
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Summary: Adelaide [Australia], December 5 (ANI): England batsman Joe Root gave a glimmer of hope to his team as he remained unbeaten on 67 to give England a chance to win the Adelaide Test.
Adelaide Test: Root gives England hope in record chase
STILL HOPE McGregor's goal has given Rangers a glimmer of hope
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But Sergio AGUERO's 69th-minute goal has given Manuel Pellegrini's side a glimmer of hope ahead of the return leg in the Nou Camp on March 18.
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While the talk of a ceasefire is still very tentative, it is the first positive sign to emerge from Syria in months that some relief may be on the way and there is at least a glimmer of hope that humanitarian relief can be delivered to Aleppo.
Ceasefire plan for Aleppo offers a glimmer of hope
The Australian feels there is a glimmer of hope for Indian hockey to reach a level where it can consistently compete and win against the top European nations.
GLIMMER OF HOPE
Villagers' substitute Sam Thompson gave them a glimmer of hope when he came off the bench and pulled one back in the 78th minute - but Delaval held out.
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Roma Aitken, manager of recruitment specialists Totaljobs.com in the West Midlands, said: "These figures provide a glimmer of hope in what has been a dark year for the UK labour market.
Festive job upturn
Summary: Campaigners for computer hacker Gary McKinnon have been given a glimmer of hope in their fight against his extradition.
Hope for computer hacker in extradition battle
Writer Angelica, 41, came up with the idea to raise cash and awareness for their charity, A Glimmer Of Hope.
New world record attempt for wedding
The news that retail sales for March had dropped 1.1 per cent came just before Barack Obama, the US president, said on Tuesday that he saw a glimmer of hope for the economy but warned that the recession was not yet over.
Sales down as Obama speaks of hope
Six hundred workers employed at the stricken Ferrari's Bakery company were given a glimmer of hope today.
Hope for Ferrari's workers
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