slip into

Example Sentences

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By the 2010s, the spotlight was fading and it seemed as if Pratt might slip into obscurity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Levy said "relegation was not something we ever considered" during his 25 years in the role, but a wretched run of form in 2026 saw them slip into the drop zone.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“Everybody is well aware that the longer oil prices stay elevated, the greater the likelihood that we could slip into an economic slowdown or a recession,” Stovall said during an interview with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

I know how easy it is to slip into the idea that if fruits and vegetables aren’t eaten in their raw, untouched form, they somehow don’t count.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

I slip into the same chair where I sat for Ace Period and produce my notebook and pen like all the other kids around me.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden