Sentence examples for speck of from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(5)

dust of

dirt of

trail of

pinch of

canvas of

The phrase "speck of" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to describe a very small amount or size of something. Example: She carefully wiped off a speck of dirt from her glasses before putting them back on. In this sentence, "speck of dirt" is used to indicate a small amount of dirt.

Exact(60)

That speck of nothing?

Independent

A speck of dust?

The New Yorker

So, a speck of reassurance.

The New York Times

Not a speck of blood showed up.

The Washington Post

Not a speck of dust anywhere.

The New York Times

A tiny scarlet speck of unfulfilled potential.

The Guardian - Sport

Every now and then, a speck of light shines in.

The New York Times

Somewhere on her, a speck of glitter winked.

The New Yorker

Just flour and water, nary a speck of salt.

The New York Times

He'd been premature, a speck of a thing.

The New Yorker

It's a tiny speck of the nation's thriving overall economy.

The Washington Post

More suggestions(15)

kernel of

powder of

mote of

dot of

scent of

task of

trace of

cusp of

point of

squall of

stardust of

grain of

crop of

item of

prints of

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