slot

Example Sentences

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It has become expensive to find a shipyard slot available before 2030.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

In England and Scotland, no matches are currently shown during the '3pm blackout' slot - 2.45pm-5:15pm - to encourage attendance at games.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

"Boosting the visibility of strong role models for girls is also key to inspiring activity, so giving women's football a prime Saturday afternoon TV slot could have a transformative effect."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

At the Hilton Garden Inn at Heathrow, I was thrilled to see a keycard already in the slot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

He straightened, limped over to Meryra and, taking the hammer from his hand, dropped it into its slot in the tool rack.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw