slip by

Example Sentences

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It’s a trademark look that always makes me think if this doesn’t work out, he’ll opt to live on a boat in some not-too-expensive slip by the Bay.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Hamilton moved up from fourth on the grid to slip by Norris around the inside of Turn One, before making an opportunistic and improvisational move down the inside of Turn Nine to grab the lead.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Their battle allowed Leclerc to slip by into the lead, and once there he was in total control of the race.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2024

Norris was running second going into the final lap but a lock-up at the first corner allowed Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz to slip by in Austin, Texas.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2024

No way I’m going to let this chance slip by.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone