sill
Example Sentences
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“They write words on the sill between them and wipe them off, their palms and feet dark with dust.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
The Red Sea was initially connected from the north to the Mediterranean through a shallow sill.
From Science Daily • Oct. 8, 2025
Often it seems, this cosy spot would appear to be a window sill, as ladybirds can easily squeeze through the small gaps around loose fitting windows.
From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025
“It’s the law,” the not-unkind super replies — though Alex, now 2, can barely sit up, let alone reach the sill.
From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2024
My fingers traced the edge of the sill, chasing shadows.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
Vocabulary lists containing sill
Earth Science - Middle School
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Earth Science - High School
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Rocks and Minerals - Middle School and High School
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