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[ingk-ling] / ˈɪŋk lɪŋ /


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Lauer did have an inkling, however, that he wasn’t going to be in the game too much longer with Nolan Arenado on deck.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Bill Clinton has said he “had no inkling of the crimes” Epstein was committing and learned of them only through media reports.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 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

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




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