bits
Example Sentences
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"I was crying, I was in bits," she said.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
These are ideal for weeknight stir-fries, skillet chilis or brothy pots of beans where small, scrappy bits of protein can stretch themselves beautifully.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
In the ruins, Sabbagh picked out bits of his family's shattered life -- a scrap of his mother Afaf's bedspread, chunks of wooden furniture from their dining room, a red sofa cushion.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Together, they produced Murphy’s most famous bits from the show, including Gumby, Buckwheat and Mr. Robinson.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Cocky leaned down and began gathering up the broken bits of cup.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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