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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

A choice or decision that once felt like an essentially human act can easily slip away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 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

I started to slip away, but to my dismay, the point of the dagger in my belt snagged on the edge of the drape.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood




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