slipped

Example Sentences

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The 19-year-old Canadian cried out in pain as she slipped while trying to reach a forehand by Pliskova, who was facing break point, and went down clutching her left knee.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Brent crude oil slipped at the European open after Iran and Israel said they would only renew attacks if the other did first after exchanging strikes Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

S&P 500 and Dow futures slipped 0.3%, Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.4%, while WTI crude rose 0.9% to just under $89 a barrel.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

We slipped into the Glitch room unnoticed thanks to the full-scale argument that had every person in the room on their feet and shouting.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin