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[ingk-ling] / ˈɪŋk lɪŋ /


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The choice of “Psycho Killer” is purposefully on the nose, and nothing onscreen gives an inkling of awkwardness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“If you have pretty good inkling what you want to do,” Maslin urged, “vote.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

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

The second one was also easy, at least at first, but I had no inkling how different it would be.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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