slips

Example Sentences

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Jonathan’s curiosity is piqued, and he slips away from his wife’s side to get to the bottom of why they’re being followed — which is revealed to be the novel’s inciting incident.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The index slips from record levels Tuesday, dragged by a 6.3% decline for Ferrari after investors reacted with disappointment to a new electric supercar.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

BP shares fall 1.4% while Shell slips 0.6%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

As we’re talking to Ogwumike, Sania Feagin slips by in a multicolored knit beanie, smile unmissable, holding a bouquet of Mother’s Day flowers from one of the league’s social media managers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

She quickly pulls her unicorn sweatshirt over her head and slips her baby book into her bag.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera