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splinter

[splin-ter] / ˈsplɪn tər /
NOUN
thin piece of solid
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STRONG




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It no longer controls the huge swathes of territory it once did, but it, and other splinter groups, remains active and dangerous.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

That threat could be a pathogen inside the body or something as simple as a splinter.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

The county’s steps haven’t stopped the chaos: A splinter group from the condo now has elected a new board, which claims to have rightful control over the property.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

As the Beatles began to splinter, Spitz writes, the Stones sharpened their focus.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

These fantasies gave Ajarry comfort when her burdens were such to splinter her into a thousand pieces.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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