shred

Example Sentences

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This vise—wanting to keep her job, but also any remaining shred of her anti-war credibility—has been reflected in her statements since Kent’s departure.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

Any legislator with a shred of dignity would have at least requested a full accounting of the reasons for going to war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

As he fumbles with his out-of-tune Flying V, looking ready to shred in a thrash band, the crowd cheers for his success despite his self-doubt.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

She and some 20 other girls are participating in an inaugural Surf Academy which requires they enrol in school, incentivised by the chance to shred waves.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Slowly he feasted off them to the last shred, and then, satisfied, stretched himself out across the cavern and slept.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton