speck

Example Sentences

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As a character, Dalton’s only speck of depth comes from feeling ashamed about his temper, a rage that gets so hot it ruins his life.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

I’m but a speck of matter in the cosmos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Surely, there has got to be some speck of humanity here, some microcosmic pocket of life detectable amid her robotic demeanor and Ratner’s styleless direction.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

"But it was a speck too much, I mean it's Brad Pitt."

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2025

I duck into the bathroom to wash my hands even though there ain’t a speck of dirt on them.

From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome