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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
Audience understanding of the uniqueness of the EW&F multi-genre musical mosaic would have been enhanced by a few clinical breakdowns of studio multitrack tapes revealing the sonic and musicological complexities involved.
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Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Part of a Lauderhill neighborhood is blocked with crime scene tape as police conduct an investigation on Friday, June 26, 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.
Yes, there was a splint on my nose and a small bandage on my ear, but the pain was minimal as I was still medicated—more pressure than anything sharp.
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Victoria Oliva,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Minor scrapes and blisters happen too often while traveling, and the ship's medical center is notoriously expensive for the little stuff that a bandage would fix.