Sentence examples for the only chink from inspiring English sources

But she showed no signs of fatigue, the only chink in her composure a perceptibly tightening smile.

The only chink in the tableau of steely professionalism occurred when, once the session was over, Djokovic toted away his shoes in a crumpled shopping bag.

It happened on Sept. 24, 1950, at Comiskey Park, against the Philadelphia Eagles, and passing was not the only chink in Hardy's armor that day.

The sly knowingness exhibited by Coward's otherwise foolish creatures — bright young things, even when they are old — is the only chink in their armor.

The only chink of light comes at the title track's climax: suddenly Carlile's voice cracks into life, and you wonder why she doesn't let go more often.

The new poster suggests a city literally falling to pieces without him, his bat symbol representing the only chink of light – or hope – in the gloom.

The only chinks in his armor are some features of partnering: Though he is chivalrous to his partners in manner, the shoulder lift in the Shades scene is uncomfortable for him (his Nikiya was Ms. Cojocaru) and some finger turns with Gamzatti (Isabella Boylston, replacing Natalia Osipova) inconvenient.

The only discernible chink in the Cubs' armor is an aging corps of starting pitchers.

And that is why Wetherspoons – the only unerring chink of light in these dark and unenlightened times – that's why Wetherspoons is turning against us.

The only small but satisfying chink in her otherwise uncompromising position of woman of the people was to note that in almost all locations she was wearing outfits borrowed from her mother.

Chinks are the only people that compete with fat women over parking spots.