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sliver

[sliv-er] / ˈslɪv ər /
NOUN
tiny piece, usually of wood or metal
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He said: "At this late stage in my life, I am grateful for any sliver of recognition that comes my way."

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

"This HAQERs aspect, a sliver of the genome, has remained relatively constant, even as other aspects have been going up and up and up to make modern humans smarter and smarter," Michaelson says.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

There’s at least a sliver of evidence that some investors are taking Sette’s second option.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Yet suddenly in March China reported that it had achieved a 17.7% reduction in carbon intensity between 2020 and 2025—a sliver short of its 18% goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Just beyond the two dogs, a thin sliver of light appeared.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi




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