slip past

Example Sentences

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The individuals allegedly "conspired to sell billions of dollars'" worth of technology to buyers in China by faking documents and using dummy equipment to slip past audits, according to the DOJ.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Perhaps apply the philosophies of all those “New Year, New You” mindfulness coaches to breaking news or can’t-miss promises designed to manipulate emotions to slip past our logical safeguards.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026

It comes with a bit of a learning curve: The single control button can slip past “Off” if you’re not careful, which can result in a bit of a mess.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

Some can slip past our defenses and invade without even causing symptoms.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

Which meant he might slip past me and across to New Bedford without giving me a chance to chase her into port.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk