slink
Example Sentences
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“Upon encountering humans, the snakes’ first inclination is to slink away, but they will strike if suddenly disturbed or cornered,” a 1991 Times report said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
Every now and then, he watched people pull into the gas station and slink back in the car for their drive of shame.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026
Do you slink away and count on the courts to sort it out?
From Salon • May 13, 2025
"I tried to slink away and he was reeling me back," Annie says.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025
Nothing you can do but slink toward the kitchen counter in a full-body mope.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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