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Recent Examples of slatDry 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 The gap between the slat and the side wall can allow a child’s torso to pass through, creating an entrapment hazard that could lead to serious injury or death.—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025 Plus, the kit comes with a spacious porch, complete with two wood slat walls for privacy.—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slat
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.
Body camera video played during the trial showed the hikers helping Arielle Konig, who had a bloody face and a bandage wrapped around her head.
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Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
Brown has also returned to Jordan Clarkson minutes to stabilize the second unit in McBride’s absence, but the options, particularly combined with Shamet’s absence, feel like a bandage.
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Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026