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Example Sentences

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His grades have fluctuated wildly; he made the honor roll when the iPad was briefly removed, only to slide back as his school-day viewing surged to as much as 240 minutes in a single day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Three bogeys in the next four holes - including a six on the easiest hole on the course, the par-five 12th - saw him slide back into the pack.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025

“They do seem to slide back into their old habits.”

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2025

Too soft on the way up and you’ll slide back down with every step, making the climb a miserable slog.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Slowly I slide back to my knees next to him and we begin to work side by side, quietly flipping the pages and jotting down anything that seems noteworthy.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse