slipping

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.7% after earlier slipping as much as 4.4%, and Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average edged 0.3% higher after earlier falling much as 2.9%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"It was nothing like any of the questions I'd seen before," she wrote, "my offer at uni is slipping away as I'm writing this".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

L.A. metro-area rent prices recently fell to a four-year low, with the median rent slipping to $2,167 in December.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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

“Edda—” my aunt tries one more time, but I’m already jamming my arms into my coat, leaving my aunt in my room, muttering something about being a responsible employee and then slipping out the door.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse