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sliver

[sliv-er] / ˈslɪv ər /
NOUN
tiny piece, usually of wood or metal
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Adding a sliver of the hottest private companies to your portfolio can be far more tricky than buying stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

It didn’t take long for Bogle to identify a sliver of daylight in the mandate bestowed upon his new firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

But those shuttered hospices represent a sliver of the massive industry in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Amazon appears on track to take a sliver of the market, which raises concerns that growth for the chip makers, including Nvidia, could slow down.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

I feel a familiar sliver of awkwardness and shame.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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