sliver

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They must avoid setting a new record if they are going to survive, with relegation rivals West Ham's 2-0 defeat at Aston Villa the sliver of hope needed on a wretched afternoon.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

When it’s raining, it’s tempting to mistake a sliver of blue sky for a change in the weather.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Laredo Republican who represents a sliver of the city, promised that it would bring “good paying jobs,” although San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, argued otherwise in demanding more transparency.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

This week, Michelle is supporting Cedric — just a sliver, she said, of the way he has supported her.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Jackson’s large, hairy toes appeared in the sliver of space between the desk and the floor.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste