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

Hamilton moved up from fourth on the grid to slip by Norris around the inside of Turn One, before making an opportunistic and improvisational move down the inside of Turn Nine to grab the lead.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Reece Walsh, who was player of the match, carried the ball 80 metres following a slip by England's much-vaunted scrum-half Mikey Lewis.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

A full away swinger was nicked to first slip by number eight Shardul Thakur.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025

Suddenly, instead of the guy in charge, I was the one at risk, and I tried to slip by silently, not even stirring the air.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover