scintilla

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“The fact of the matter is, there’s not a scintilla of truth.”

From Seattle Times

He has yet to show a scintilla of evidence to support that lie.

From Salon

“Hopefully, Donald Trump will have a scintilla of empathy and consideration for what Americans are going through now that he is experiencing it himself,” she said.

From Seattle Times

She ruled that Rappler “did not offer a scintilla of proof” in the allegations against Keng, and that it was not enough to quote an intelligence report.

From Washington Post

Mr. Trump Jr. refused to delete the meme, saying “anyone with a scintilla of common sense” should have known it was a joke.

From Washington Times