slipping
Example Sentences
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But it also said the real number of those slipping through the system could be "significant".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Bergstrom was rapid-firing pennies, worth maybe $10 or $20 each, and occasionally slipping in more valuable coins worth about $80.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
The Department of Interior also hasn’t issued a public statement on a death in Sequoia National Park, in which a teen was killed after slipping into a river.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
Bristling with sensors and electronic eyes, robotaxis are appearing on London's streets, slipping silently between red buses and black cabs, as companies battle to lead Europe's emerging autonomous vehicle market.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
I can see Ms. Cherry flailing, trying to pull herself to standing, high heels slipping on a puddle of cranberry juice.
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
