slip past

Example Sentences

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Perhaps apply the philosophies of all those “New Year, New You” mindfulness coaches to breaking news or can’t-miss promises designed to manipulate emotions to slip past our logical safeguards.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026

Lemon could slip past tacklers with his speed — or just as easily plow right through them.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

It comes with a bit of a learning curve: The single control button can slip past “Off” if you’re not careful, which can result in a bit of a mess.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

Some can slip past our defenses and invade without even causing symptoms.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

How quietly they always had to slip past the library door....

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke