slope

Example Sentences

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Belgium, the Netherlands and Canada have all fallen down that slippery slope.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“Hyperscalers will close part of the gap, but the speed and slope of that convergence remain uncertain,” Liani said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

A bearish death cross was registered in January, but note the 50-day simple moving average is starting to slope higher for the first time since May.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Another practical argument against the bill has been concerns about a "slippery slope", with campaigners pointing to Belgium and Canada where assisted deaths have risen as eligibility criteria have expanded.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

He pointed north towards the scree slope and the white glitter.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver