slit

Example Sentences

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And singer Rose, a multiple Grammy nominee this year for "APT," her banger collab with Bruno Mars, wore a chic strapless black dress with a high slit and an outsized bird brooch at her waist.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Knowing approximately when to head home for the day could be guessed by examining nature—even by looking at a sheep’s pupils, which go from a rectangular slit to a wide orb as the light fades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

However, when observed, they acted like particles passing through one slit or the other.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2025

From the kick-off, Wright slit England open down the middle with a swerving run, and the scrambling hosts gave away a soft penalty as they tried to stem the attack.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2024

Mendel noted the colors of the flowers, and when the vines had hung their pods, he slit open the shells to examine the seeds.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee