soupcon

Example Sentences

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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

Medical bills, legal fees and hush money effectively drain the nest from its once-impressive volume back down to a soupcon.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2016

There is room here merely for a soupcon of psychology—just as much, in fact, as may afford the writer an easy turn from one plain narrative to another.

From She Stands Accused by MacClure, Victor