slipped

Example Sentences

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It was the sort of friendly that could easily have slipped from memory.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Talking about chips, Musk slipped and said “Tesla AI satellite,” which drew chuckles from the crowd.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It also points to 2Q earnings momentum, given it implies Ampol’s gearing would have otherwise slipped below its end-June target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

A recent Gallup poll has found that after years of steady gains, support for marriage equality and same-sex relationships has slipped, particularly among Republicans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

I slipped silently into the same window I’d left less than an hour before.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin