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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.
Megan Grant continued her historic march with another tape-measure home run and UCLA homered four times, beating Arkansas 11-0 in five innings Friday to avoid elimination from the Women’s College World Series.
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Tim Willert,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
There is a homemade VHS tape in Kvaratskhelia’s home in Tbilisi, made by his mother Maka.
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.
Jackson Merrill, who had lined out and struck out in his previous at-bats, then watched a sinker in the heart of the strike zone before getting another belt-high sinker on the inner edge of the plate and grounding it through the hole at shortstop.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
Check belts and hoses for dryness or cracking, make sure your tires are in good shape and replace coolant fluids.