slipping

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All of that said, we should note the governor’s race has yet to be officially decided and Steyer still has at least a theoretical possibility of slipping into the top two.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

A job won’t replace a career launch, but it can keep money flowing, build experience and prevent months from slipping by while you wait for the perfect opportunity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Chinese electric-vehicle maker XPeng had a weak start to 2026, slipping back to a loss in the first quarter after becoming profitable at the end of last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Chip stocks declined amid U.S.-Iran tensions and profit-taking, with Intel falling and Advanced Micro Devices slipping.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

He was pulling so hard that at first he didn’t notice that Marco was slipping into the sea.

From "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912" by Lauren Tarshis