slide

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The spike in trade tensions between the world's two biggest economies last year contributed to a five-percent slide in LVMH's sales to 80.8 billion euros.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Banks and consumer-sensitive stocks slide as the Europe-wide Stoxx 600 moved 0.8% lower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

In a lab on the western edge of Paris, where the River Seine flows wide and trams slide past glass-fronted buildings and blossoming cherry trees, a technician called Rémi makes some adjustments with a spanner.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“We’ve seen consumer confidence slide as the Iran conflict drags on, and that could have both buyers and sellers choosing to sit out the spring home-buying season,” said Kate Wood, a housing expect at NerdWallet.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

I slide off my sandals, adding them to the shoe collection, and the three of us head into the living room.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison