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Recent Examples of slatPerched 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 Dry the slat promptly with a dry microfiber cloth to prevent water spots.—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026 Dust between each slat of your blinds with your duster.—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slat
Their bra straps showed; their hair and faces were glossy.
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Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
After several seasons of towering platforms dominating party dressing, celebrities have been circling back to thin-strap stilettos as a cleaner evening option, especially in gold and silver finishes that add polish without taking over the full look.
Something so simple? Raising temperature breaks bonds, bindings melt and connections fracture.
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Courtney Crowder,
Des Moines Register,
15 Mar. 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.