slip away
Example Sentences
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I was living in Boston and traveling to New York every chance I could slip away, thanks to the $30 round-trip bus tickets I could get my hands on in Chinatown.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
The Lakers let another halftime lead slip away in the second half on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
On Saturday nights, when social pressure to stay out can be strongest, it’s easier to slip away without triggering the inevitable round of protests and “Ah, don’t go yet!”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
He also has experience of watching Arsenal let substantial leads slip away in the 2023 and 2024 title races, allowing City to snatch the trophy from their grasp.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
“We were covering both ends of the platform. How did you slip away from us?” he shouted, as if I had done it to defy him.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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