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splinter

[splin-ter] / ˈsplɪn tər /
NOUN
thin piece of solid
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STRONG




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The county’s steps haven’t stopped the chaos: A splinter group from the condo now has elected a new board, which claims to have rightful control over the property.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

As the Beatles began to splinter, Spitz writes, the Stones sharpened their focus.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

But regional cooperation doesn’t need to splinter the world entirely.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

From hosting streaming events at the Three Sisters pub in the capital, a splinter group has formed and they now attend ice hockey games together.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

He felt a rattling pressure of uncertainty, making his head splinter with pain.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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