soupcon

Example Sentences

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Clearly, there’s more than a soupcon of autobiography mixed into this novel.

From Washington Post • May 3, 2022

President Obama would sneak a soupcon of almonds or a cigarette.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2018

Frank needs a smaller life, one that will allow him to regain a soupcon of his soul and maybe find a piece of his heart.

From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2018

In between are dozens that you thought were just OK: An X-Men movie here and there, with a soupcon of Star Trek tossed in.

From Time • Jul. 26, 2017

Generally married persons are like candid friends—fond of telling each other very unpleasant truths, and altogether avoiding the least soupcon of flattery.

From Vendetta: a story of one forgotten by Corelli, Marie