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

The headline index rose to 53.3 in the latest month after slipping back down to 50 the month before.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Indian assets had already fallen from investors’ grace, stocks and the rupee slipping for much of last year as capital departed to jump on the artificial-intelligence train in China, South Korea, or Taiwan.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Then the wolves of Ashton Place were off, slipping like four shadows through the meadow grass and over the rolling fields until they disappeared beyond the tree line into the mysterious woods beyond.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood