1.   At night, a single light from a Serb home might be the only glimmer in a village whose Croats have been slain or expelled.

2.   The only glimmer of resolution comes from the foundering Oslo peace process.

3.   The only other glimmer of current events was a sudden puff of powdery substance that tested positive to the eyes as finely milled confetti.

4.   The only glimmer of hope offers little comfort.

5.   But the release is the only glimmer of good news.

6.   Jobs were dwindling in construction, manufacturing, retail and agriculture with the only glimmer of hope left in the service sector, officials said.

7.   The leaner months are usually February onwards with the school holidaysbeing the only glimmer of hope.

8.   It was the only glimmer of gold the Finn ever got.

9.   It was the only glimmer of gold the Finn got however.