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

Forest can perhaps slip back into their old ways under Nuno Espirito Santo - compact, counter-attacking and more pragmatic - quicker than adapting to the high press, high-tempo style Ange Postecoglou wanted to employ.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 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

And try as he might, after hearing her voice, he’d been unable to slip back into his imaginings of her that time.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone