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

Then there’s the energy-saving move where you need to put your keycard into a slot to activate the lights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

She used to follow after him every place he went—out fishing in the woods, to the clubhouses he built with other boys, to the slot machine in the back of Mr. Brannon’s restaurant—everywhere.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers