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Clinton said that he would have cut off ties to Epstein and never would have flown on his plane if he "had any inkling of what he was doing".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

That includes at least one former clerk who may well be in contact with the justice and even have an inkling of his plans.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

Using Claude Code was the first time many users interacted with this kind of AI, offering an inkling of what may be in store.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

“I had an inkling that she was ready to play an adult role.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

Of Asia they appreciated the vast extent of the Persian Empire, and they had an inkling of the Indian subcontinent beyond.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro