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scintilla

[sin-til-uh] / sɪnˈtɪl ə /


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Nothing that caused Brazil a scintilla of concern, but it was a breather, a break from the tormenting ways of Brazil's phenomenon on the left wing if nothing else.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Hochman’s claim of rampant fraud sparked fury among some victims and their lawyers, who said the district attorney’s shocking statistics were inflammatory and presented without “a scintilla of supporting evidence.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

You can most certainly ring in the New Year with a glass in your hand that doesn't have a scintilla of liquor — and still have a positively magnificent time.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2023

In its statement after the verdict, the Church said there was "not a scintilla of evidence supporting the scandalous allegations that the Church harassed the accusers".

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2023

A scintilla of doubt had begun to insinuate itself.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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