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The phrase "a flicker of dread" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a brief or sudden feeling of fear or anxiety that someone experiences in a particular situation.
Example: "As she entered the dark room, a flicker of dread washed over her, making her hesitate at the threshold."
Alternatives: "a hint of fear" or "a spark of anxiety."
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I feel a flicker of dread in my stomach.
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Cindy McCain gave a flicker of a smirk.
I catch a flicker of a grin.
Yes, he said, with a flicker (just a flicker) of excitement — did I know it?
But there's a flicker of hope.
There was a flicker of recognition.
There's a flicker of grey tongue".
Nonetheless, some may have felt a flicker of satisfaction.
There was a flicker of hope in his eyes.
But Tuesday, Kiffin flashed a flicker of his old ways.
A flicker of distress showed in her eyes.
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