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In an interview with biographer Michael D’Antonio, Trump let slip that one of his favorite songs of all time was a schmaltzy piano ballad recorded by the late, great Peggy Lee.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Knowing that handing off the mantle to any of these soft-bellied siblings meant dooming his life’s work, Roy let slip one of the most devastating parental assessments ever captured on television.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025

But Townsend clearly feels that the flak he has received - after his side let slip a golden opportunity to beat the All Blacks and a 21-0 lead against the Pumas - has been unfair.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

Some let slip their secrets during the actual cook-off, when host Sarah Rankin interviews them as they stir away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

Chronicler let slip a small laugh, though he did not look up from his page or pause in his writing.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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