slot
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The conference had already selected the presentation for its presidential symposium, a slot reserved for medical studies that have the potential to change the standard of care.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
Clay & Buck, after all, took over the time slot that was previously filled by Limbaugh, the OG microphone-as-megaphone gasbag.
From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2026
She’s also a living guidebook, offering advice on everything from where specific slot machines are to best spots for family photos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
The other night, I gave them their own slot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
He plucked the viewcam from its slot, careful to point the lens away from Butler.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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The museum later apologised to those who had been unable to enter and said they would be issued refunds and priority booking slots for a rearranged time.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
The legislation followed growing complaints that brokers were obtaining reservations at Los Angeles municipal courses and reselling them, often advertising slots through social media, including the Korean messaging app KakaoTalk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Three of the nine citizen slots on the Board of Regents are vacant, and three more will be next month.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
Known as Porchfests, this trend involves a community-driven effort to organize and schedule a day of live performances in a residential area, with musicians of all skill levels and genres performing in assigned time slots.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
Near each handle, the chains extended in taut spokes through slots in the stone.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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Report cards weren’t handed out; they were slotted into our personal cubbyholes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The 25-year-old is still hunting his first goal, but has slotted seamlessly into Barcelona's attack - in a left-wing spot often filled by on-loan England team-mate Marcus Rashford last term.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Luz Mary Gonzalez, a teacher, sat on the ground with a dozen more volunteers, writing messages of solidarity to be slotted into donation boxes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Bailey Cadamarteri ran through on goal and slotted in to put Wrexham back in front before Leeds again levelled when Longstaff scored with a right-footed shot.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
If the new phrase has the same structure as the preceding one, its words can be slotted into the waiting tree, and the reader will absorb it effortlessly.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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Newman said that slotting the lieutenant governor into the role of governor in the event of a recall would follow a precedent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
“I see him slotting into relief and being a two-or-three-inning guy,” Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Paul went on his podcast armed with a whiteboard, slotting James into various imaginary lineups around the NBA—Minnesota, Denver, and Philadelphia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Frankfurt's Mohamed Dahoud passed behind him without noticing the on-rushing Solanke, who took a touch before slotting home.
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
I wasn’t interested in slotting myself into a passive role, waiting for Barack’s team to give me direction.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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