splits

British

/ splɪts /

noun

(functioning as singular) (in gymnastics, etc) the act of sinking to the floor to achieve a sitting position in which both legs are straight, pointing in opposite directions, and at right angles to the body

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“It’s very rarely about equal attraction to both sexes. More often, it leans heavily in one direction, or splits between romantic attraction toward one sex and sexual attraction toward the other.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

A black belt in taekwondo, the impressive Yanin sets the bar high in the opening scene, battling two goons who hoist her aloft in the splits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Within nine months, the patch repair had stretch marks, splits in the surface and, to its left edge, a new pothole had opened up.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Five companies in the S&P 500 have conducted splits this year, including reserve splits as well as splits that were announced in 2025 but not enacted until 2026, according to FactSet data.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Lightning splits the sky, illuminating the battlefield for a tantalizing moment.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

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