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

Duckett should have been caught at first slip by Ben McKinney on six off the impressive Potts.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

Duckett fell for 62 to Bumrah's second spell, in which Pope was dropped at third slip by Yashasvi Jaiswal on 60.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

There was also Motie’s catch and a sensational one-handed grab at slip by Buttler, who gave up the gloves and dropped down to number three as he finally took the field in England’s white-ball rebuild.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2024

“Ah, yes. Frozen time changes the rules in both dimensions. It means the residents of Fry can never let another opportunity slip by, and I can now roam freely without Witching Hour’s aid.”

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles