slipping

Example Sentences

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"It was nothing like any of the questions I'd seen before," she wrote, "my offer at uni is slipping away as I'm writing this".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

L.A. metro-area rent prices recently fell to a four-year low, with the median rent slipping to $2,167 in December.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

A job won’t replace a career launch, but it can keep money flowing, build experience and prevent months from slipping by while you wait for the perfect opportunity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Chip stocks declined amid U.S.-Iran tensions and profit-taking, with Intel falling and Advanced Micro Devices slipping.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

She quickly turned a corner to catch Brigit slipping through an open side door.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton