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 surge in pink slips started in 2023, when companies that had gone on hiring sprees during the COVID-19 pandemic began to cut back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Front-month Brent slips 0.3% to $99.27 a barrel; WTI falls 0.7% to $93.24.

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

Madge notices I am whispering the words, and slips her arm through mine.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari