slot

Example Sentences

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The end on Wednesday proved to be Anunoby leaping to control the rebound of Brunson's shot and slot it home.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

After a week of counting ballots from the 2 June primary race, the British-born candidate secured his slot to move ahead in the election, edging out billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, a Democrat.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Fans who are randomly selected for the Visa presale will be notified of their time slot on July 27.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Before her slot, she noticed there hadn’t been as many fireflies in her own backyard in Asheville, N.C., but she chalked that up to the dry weather and a neighbor’s landscaping work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Turing sets his rotor into an open slot.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin