fragment
Example Sentences
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It’s a cracked mirror, with each fragment revealing a different, distorted image of the human psyche — and it’s really funny, too.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
A fragment of a jawbone found deep underground in a cave in Somerset has rewritten the story of when and how dogs became our best friends.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
To Berke, the only lingering fear is that game events could further fragment audiences, as different sports now span across several streaming platforms and networks.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
The team led by Prof. Bart De Strooper demonstrated that this fragment is essential, as microglia only responded when it was intact and functional.
From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026
Like a colossal junkyard, the swamps and back lots of Connecticut flashed past, one broken-down fragment bearing no relation to another.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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