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Bill Clinton has said he “had no inkling of the crimes” Epstein was committing and learned of them only through media reports.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
In his 2024 memoir, Clinton wrote that he "had always thought Epstein was odd but had no inkling of the crimes he was committing".
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
That includes at least one former clerk who may well be in contact with the justice and even have an inkling of his plans.
From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026
Using Claude Code was the first time many users interacted with this kind of AI, offering an inkling of what may be in store.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026
I got some inkling of this from Anatole long ago, I suppose, when he explained why he translated Father’s sermons.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Vocabulary lists containing inkling
Wonder
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The Diary of a Young Girl
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