scintilla

Example Sentences

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I’ve heard reactions of joy and pride but not a scintilla of outrage.

From Washington Post

The College Football Playoff continues to glide along, year upon year upon year, with barely a scintilla of the legit bickering, angst and spite so familiar to Americans through preceding football decades.

From Washington Post

There was, then, still a scintilla of hope.

From New York Times

But neither they nor a cast led by Jeanna de Waal as the ill-treated princess add a scintilla of fresh illumination to the events of Diana’s life.

From Washington Post

“I have not seen a scintilla of evidence that prosecutors’ decisions have been racially motivated,” Chutkan told Smocks, both of whom are Black.

From Washington Post