slip

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A cash-and-stock deal could be announced as soon as Tuesday, when McCormick is set to report its latest quarterly results, the people said, cautioning that the plans could still slip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

On a shorter timescale, several major defense companies have seen their stock prices slip since the Iran war began, as the market grapples with potential supply chain bottlenecks.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

In “Back to the Future,” Tolkan portrayed Vice Principal Gerald Strickland, who surveyed the school’s halls with a whistle around his neck and a tardy slip burning a hole in his pocket.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Struber has been sacked after a run of one win in nine games in all competitions which has seen the Robins slip to 16th in the Championship.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The water was easy to slip into—pleasantly cool but far from cold.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo