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sliding

[slahy-ding] / ˈslaɪ dɪŋ /




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Lewis Hamilton - 6 - Never looked at home on board his Ferrari, slipping and sliding his way through practice and never looked to have Leclerc covered this weekend.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Interest earned on savings, bonds and CDs is generally taxed at ordinary income rates, so consult a tax professional to make sure how you can avoid sliding into a higher tax bracket.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The Nasdaq composite led the declines, sliding 0.8%, while the S&P 500 dipped 0.4%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Prices fell during Monday’s trading session, with Brent and WTI sliding 11% and 10%, respectively, to settle at their lowest levels since March 11.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Soldiers were approaching along the track, pausing at each car to haul open the heavy sliding door.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom