merest

Example Sentences

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But for now he is a jovial Irish scamp, with the merest hint of a dark streak; where Sherlock comes from money, James, as he’s called here, is at school on a scholarship.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

She reset to hold, then wrestled back the break, allowing herself the merest of smiles.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

His strictly regulated factory model brooks no challenges from his workers, and he employs an enormous security force to snuff out the merest whisper of pro-union sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Before Saturday, the atmospheric spigots of April had given us the merest trickle of moisture.

From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2023

Lupin looked up and, by the merest half-glance in Harry’s direction, warned him not to interrupt.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling