as in damns
the smallest amount or part imaginable
there's not an iota of doubt regarding the defendant's guilt
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Noun
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The guitarist, songwriter and record producer was not known for flashy playing, but his spare, catchy licks and solid rhythm chops helped define Memphis soul music.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
4 Dec. 2025 -
Sean Kaufman and Christopher Briney locked licks on the Jumbotron.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Nov. 2025
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Cowboy and cowgirl hoots and hollers complement the rumbling of the massive animals’ hooves as they’re rounded up into the corrals.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
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There are hoots and hollers from raucous tourists on Bourbon Street, for example.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The rhythm of a sentence will accommodate a certain number of syllables.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Dec. 2025
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Those with the speech impediment can repeat sounds or syllables, make longer sounds, or get stuck on a word or sound.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Nov. 2025
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Beyond the gong, other bits of prop comedy give them cover to dive into more controversial topics.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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The live show — featuring a famed blue-skinned, apparently bald and mostly silent trio — will feature classic Blue Man Group routines plus new bits that will be exclusive to the Orlando production.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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More than half of littles were developmentally ready for kindergarten.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Jan. 2026
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Help littles understand the concept of gratitude and paying it forward in a fun way.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
25 Dec. 2025
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“Iotas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iotas. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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