slip back

Example Sentences

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The committee then postponed its meeting, leading Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to slip back after a strong rally.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

This season’s Jaguars got off to a 4-1 start but have lost three of their last four to slip back into the pack.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2025

He had gathered fellow workers in the safety of a nearby kitchen, then tried to rally the group to slip back out and rescue victims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

We have seen other teams be dominant at the beginning of a season and slip back later on.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025

I slip back into the hall just as Max emerges from beneath the counter.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi