scintilla
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Hochman’s claim of rampant fraud sparked fury among some victims and their lawyers, who said the district attorney’s shocking statistics were inflammatory and presented without “a scintilla of supporting evidence.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
Anyone lampooned with a scintilla of brutality knows that an appearance can temporarily inoculate against accusations of humorlessness.
From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2026
They argued there was “not a scintilla of evidence” to support the charge of hindering police.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
He told BBC News NI those who don't believe him "can believe whatever they like" but there was no "scintilla of evidence" that he had any "hand, act or part in it".
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2023
A scintilla of doubt had begun to insinuate itself.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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