slit

Example Sentences

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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

And yet, even though the "Game of Thrones" alum's dress did have a slit, her comments are still valid.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 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

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