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[ingk-ling] / ˈɪŋk lɪŋ /


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The choice of “Psycho Killer” is purposefully on the nose, and nothing onscreen gives an inkling of awkwardness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

After watching events in Washington over the past week, I have an inkling of how Mr. Stengel felt—dismay and sheer wonder at the team’s incompetence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“That was my first really inkling of what my daddy did,” he said, “and the type of people that were at the club.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 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

If Caesar had so much as an inkling of this!

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks




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