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Example Sentences
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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
Using Claude Code was the first time many users interacted with this kind of AI, offering an inkling of what may be in store.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026
“I had an inkling that she was ready to play an adult role.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026
But as they were walking from the house towards the Orangery—where the guardians had their living quarters—Tommy began to get an inkling this was something different.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.