splintered
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Orator William M. Evarts declared: “I tell you that when the statue of Washington sustains in its firm hand the splintered flag-staff of Fort Sumter, it means something.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
The early ratings show the enduring power of live sporting events and their ability to draw mass audiences at a time when streaming video has splintered viewership .
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
When he climbed the heap of slurry, he saw splintered furniture and ruined papers, but one thing remained intact.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026
After a brief period of postrevolutionary hope, Libya splintered a few years later into two rival governments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
On April 13, they nearly crashed another canoe when two paddles splintered against the rocks while battling the rapids.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
