slippery
Example Sentences
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It’s also a slippery slope: once you get used to having a little more cash in your bank account, it can be tempting to lower the percentage even further.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
There’s no missing the point, and clarity can be essential when grappling with something as slippery as grief.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
The cables can be deadly, especially in thunderstorms, when they become a slippery lightning rod.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
"They're quite slippery, so I think she did really well."
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
He made his way down the steep, slippery aisle, wondering how he was going to get the driver back up the aisle if the guy was unconscious.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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