sliver
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They must avoid setting a new record if they are going to survive, with relegation rivals West Ham's 2-0 defeat at Aston Villa the sliver of hope needed on a wretched afternoon.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
When it’s raining, it’s tempting to mistake a sliver of blue sky for a change in the weather.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Laredo Republican who represents a sliver of the city, promised that it would bring “good paying jobs,” although San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, argued otherwise in demanding more transparency.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026
This week, Michelle is supporting Cedric — just a sliver, she said, of the way he has supported her.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
According to Axe and Plouffe, who were buzzing in and out of the room, announcing what felt like every sliver of information they received, everything was unfolding as predicted.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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