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scintilla

[sin-til-uh] / sɪnˈtɪl ə /


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Backstage at Tottenham, there are more than 30 musicians from 15 different countries, and not a scintilla of ego between them.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

No need to exert him any more, not when there was not a scintilla of a threat of a comeback from Scotland.

From BBC Mar. 23, 2025

I gave up alcohol two summers ago and haven't had even a scintilla to pick it back up.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2024

“When it comes to police, if there’s a scintilla of doubt they decide not to prosecute,” Morris said.

From Seattle Times Aug. 11, 2023

A scintilla of doubt had begun to insinuate itself.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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