single shred

Frequency: 8.29.5 per million words

used in negative sentences for emphasis, meaning 'not even one small piece'

shredADJECTIVE + shred

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single

Examples (10)

  • There wasn't a single shred of evidence to support his claim.
  • After the accident, he was left with not a single shred of hope.
  • The defendant was found guilty, and there wasn't a single shred of doubt in the jury's verdict.
  • Despite the extensive search, not a single shred of the missing manuscript was recovered.
  • She felt a profound sense of relief, knowing there wasn't a single shred of guilt left.
  • The investigation revealed that there was not a single shred of truth in the allegations.
  • After the devastating fire, not a single shred of the original building remained standing.
  • He searched the entire room but found not a single shred of the document he needed.
  • In her distress, she felt there was not a single shred of comfort to be found.
  • The company's financial records showed not a single shred of evidence of fraud.