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Recent Examples of slatFor blinds, gently sweep horizontally across each slat.—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026 Thanks to its cushioned slat belt, the Tread+ is the superior option for those with hip and knee issues, as well as long-distance runners.—Craig Rawlins-Wilson, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026 Perched on a hilltop, that residence features striking wood-slat details and energy-efficient additions.—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026 Then there’s a rickety rope and wooden slat bridge.—Judy Stecker, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slat
The simple design features functional details, including adjustable skinny straps for a customizable fit and a supportive shelf bra with removable padding.
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Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
This $21 pair has an ankle strap for extra support and a humble two-inch heel.
The album features 13 songs on a split tracklist, styled after a vinyl or cassette tape, that paints a chronological narrative about the dismantling of a romantic relationship.
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Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Assistant District Attorney Desmond McCallum told a judge that cellphone evidence suggested Dominique had been imprisoned in a bathroom and dog crate for months or years — bound with black tape and struck with a white belt.
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Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Blotting helps pull stains up and out of the rug's surface, preventing them from seeping into the binding.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
Ebba Andersson tumbled and snapped the ski binding in the second leg, giving Norway the advantage on a day where warm weather caused slushy corners that created havoc in the early stages.
The president displayed a UFC championship belt at his desk in the Oval Office recently as fighters stood behind him to hype the event.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Those recent incidents and issues have caused NJ Transit — which agreed to carry 40,000 passengers per game in an arrangement with soccer sanctioning body FIFA — to adopt a belt-and-suspenders approach.
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Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026