splinter

Example Sentences

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I glance at the splintered television screen and wince.

From Literature

Icicles fell from the cave roof, smashing and splintering on the ground, and the ground itself shook.

From Literature

At least they’d be prepared for the next time, even if Glory did have to pull out two splinters from her palms.

From Literature

Individual investors kicked off 2026 by taking a page from the playbook of global central banks and stockpiling gold as a hedge against a splintering world order.

From MarketWatch

In the modern music industry, with listening splintered across various streaming services and social-media platforms, it’s hard to write any song, much less a protest song, that reaches a critical mass of listeners.

From The Wall Street Journal