slips

Example Sentences

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The surge in pink slips started in 2023, when companies that had gone on hiring sprees during the COVID-19 pandemic began to cut back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Spot gold slips 0.1% to $4,451.34 an ounce.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Copper miner Antofagasta slips 1.2%, while diversified miner Anglo American slides 1.6%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

As we’re talking to Ogwumike, Sania Feagin slips by in a multicolored knit beanie, smile unmissable, holding a bouquet of Mother’s Day flowers from one of the league’s social media managers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“Tyran,” Grandpa Doc calls as he slips the Msaidizi into his pocket.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas