slip by

Example Sentences

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It’s a trademark look that always makes me think if this doesn’t work out, he’ll opt to live on a boat in some not-too-expensive slip by the Bay.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

He was on Leclerc’s tail with 12 laps to go, and pressured him into an error, allowing the McLaren to slip by into second place.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2024

Their battle allowed Leclerc to slip by into the lead, and once there he was in total control of the race.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2024

And Norris’ error into Turn One, locking his inside front wheel, allowed Sainz to slip by and reduced the pressure from Leclerc, who had been lining up for a move on his team-mate.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2024

I hear him holler as I slip by.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett