slit

Example Sentences

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By the time Tom has tracked Robbie to his home, the dreamer’s vast horizon has narrowed to a slit.

From Salon • Oct. 6, 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

Female cicadas make long slits in twigs, laying 20 eggs in each slit, up to 600 eggs in total.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2024

Once the runway show began, the crowd was treated to an assortment of tweed jackets, double-breasted coats, slit skirts, and sequined dresses.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

High up in the tumbled roof there was a window, narrow as a slit.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier