- present participle of slide.
sliding
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The Cybertruck certainly provided some sizzle in 2019 when Tesla’s stock price was sliding and Musk appeared to be losing some of his ability to dominate the conversation inside and outside the auto industry.
From Slate ● Nov. 9, 2026
Nvidia stock is sliding as CEO Jensen Huang faces questions over his future at the chip maker.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
Shares of data-center companies extended a recent stretch of volatility Wednesday, with CoreWeave sliding nearly 10% and Applied Digital falling almost 7%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
The name on the plaque outside the door is now Harding’s, but the decor — particularly the heavy Hollywood Bowl throw blanket that keeps sliding off the cushions behind him — is not.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
Akira felt her grip weakening, her butt sliding in the saddle.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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