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

Soft corduroy trousers fell into slit hemlines that flop over thick-soled sneakers.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2024

Its eyes met Anya’s, slit pupils slicing a black scar through each bright blue eye.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack