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slipper

[slip-er] / ˈslɪp ər /


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The coachman produced a pink box with a glass slipper inside, telling them: "I've come to find a princess."

From Barron's Feb. 12, 2026

For all its muddy cultural avenues left unexplored, though, it at least provides a slipper view of the ways the show represented “the inception of American shock culture,” as one producer accurately describes it.

From Salon Jan. 7, 2025

What if Cinderella’s glass slipper sported a 7-inch heel?

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 6, 2024

Spiny and slipper lobsters, particularly targeted to supply more tourist-intensive islands, were also considered depleted.

From Science Daily Nov. 16, 2024

Just then a slipper hit the back wall.

From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene

Drop too many heavy-hitters at once, and the viewer will be dizzy in seconds, watching cartoon ruby slippers dance in a circle around their head.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

AFP previously investigated a multilingual trend of videos stealing seniors’ identities to bait users into sympathetic purchases of slippers and dog collars.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

At a time when real-world events seem overwhelming and economic anxiety is high, it seems audiences want to sink into movies that feel like a favorite pair of slippers.

From The Wall Street Journal May 3, 2026

The iconic beige check gets a casual revival in a collaboration with swim brand Hunza G. See it on totes, bucket hats, board shorts and slippers this summer.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

“You cannot possibly wear those godforsaken boots,” whispered Aunt Kitty as she felt under her bed for her satin slippers.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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