fragment
Example Sentences
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Although Antarctica is often viewed as untouched wilderness, previous research has detected plastic fragments in fresh snow and nearby seawater.
From Science Daily
Since Navalny's death, Russia's opposition has remained largely exiled and fragmented.
From Barron's
It was uniquely able to enter micronuclei and fragment the DNA inside.
From Science Daily
Back at Dipu's home, the night of the killing is recalled in fragments.
From BBC
In the later decades of the 20th century, family entertainment became more fragmented.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.