slip past

Example Sentences

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Perhaps apply the philosophies of all those “New Year, New You” mindfulness coaches to breaking news or can’t-miss promises designed to manipulate emotions to slip past our logical safeguards.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026

It comes with a bit of a learning curve: The single control button can slip past “Off” if you’re not careful, which can result in a bit of a mess.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

By the time the Lakers rolled in for their third game of the preseason, the undrafted, training camp signee had already established he wasn’t going to let a moment slip past him.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2024

Senator Risa Hontiveros, who has been leading the investigation on the Philippines' scam centres since May, said it is unacceptable for Ms Guo to slip past immigration checks.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2024

I slip past her, down the hall to the very last apartment.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton