Example Sentences
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The ecosystem does not wait for evidence; it constructs a narrative framework into which evidence, if it ever appears, can be slotted later.
From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026
Saka came off the bench in the 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia on Wednesday, and immediately provided an assist to fellow substitute Marcus Rashford, who slotted home England's fourth.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Screws with a cross-shaped head were shown to outperform those with a slotted head because a cross-shaped driver “sticks” inside without slippage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Freshman Nola Matthews was slotted into the floor rotation to replace the injured gymnast.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
Plucking Root’s eyelid with thumb and forefinger, he slotted in the iris-cam.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
