slip
Example Sentences
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Portuguese sports publication A Bola, external said Benfica had "gifted" rivals Porto 12 points, after letting a lead slip in six of their 10 draws.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
When peer review cannot keep up, questionable work is more likely to slip through.
From Slate • May 3, 2026
Even still, participation rates slip steadily down the income slope: At salaries above $150,000, it’s 95%, while for those making $15,000 to $30,000, it’s just 49%.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
But timelines could slip, or Tesla could change its mind.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
I slip into the library and snag the seat next to Quince.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
Vocabulary lists containing slip
Visual Arts - Introductory
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Visual Arts - Middle School
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