shred

Example Sentences

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“You would think that a human being with a shred of dignity would recoil from this thing,” Oswalt said.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

The obvious connection with the sinking of the Titanic was made - and every shred of evidence suggests Chelsea, under BlueCo, are holed below the waterline.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

This vise—wanting to keep her job, but also any remaining shred of her anti-war credibility—has been reflected in her statements since Kent’s departure.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

Any legislator with a shred of dignity would have at least requested a full accounting of the reasons for going to war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

I have known in my life but a shred of the power of women's hands.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon