fragment
Example Sentences
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Researchers suspect it could be a remnant of an early planet that was torn apart by massive collisions, or possibly a fragment of a once-layered body that lost its outer rocky shell.
From Science Daily
Even when the letter fragment is back on the floor of my locker my hand still feels the filth, the invisible sick on my fingers.
From Literature
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But some European policymakers have made more supportive noises about a potential takeover as they seek to unify the region's fragmented financial services sector.
From Barron's
When this happens, large fiber molecules break down into smaller fragments, which may influence both the digestibility and the texture of the bread.
From Science Daily
To investigate the source of mummy scents, researchers examined the air surrounding extremely small mummy fragments about the size of a peppercorn.
From Science Daily
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