sliding

Example Sentences

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I raised my hands, the fish sliding out of my skirt and onto the floor.

From Literature

In my second year at Blackburn we were top or second, it was slipping and sliding backwards and forwards.

From BBC

“Enjoy your recap,” he said over his shoulder as he left the room, the doors sliding shut behind him with an official-sounding metallic click.

From Literature

The UN has repeatedly warned that the country is at risk of sliding back into full-scale civil war.

From BBC

By focusing on the future and helping her do the same, you can avoid sliding into an unproductive and unpleasant dynamic.

From MarketWatch