Examples of sliver in a Sentence
Noun
I got a sliver of wood stuck in my finger.
Verb
carefully slivered the rattan stems into strips for basketry
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2025
The conversations revolve around the ephemeral nature of these establishments, the high-speed turnover, and the competition for a sliver of this city.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Melvin Backman, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Crushed pistachios, slivered almonds and two blackberries spread over a silky custard awash with sweet, nutty flavor.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
If there’s a sliver of doubt or faulty prosecutorial strategy, it will be perceived as an agenda to railroad a Black man.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2025
The conversations revolve around the ephemeral nature of these establishments, the high-speed turnover, and the competition for a sliver of this city.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
The onions are slivered and served on Quarter Pounders.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Crushed pistachios, slivered almonds and two blackberries spread over a silky custard awash with sweet, nutty flavor.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sliver
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“Sliver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sliver. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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