sliding

Example Sentences

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The fund tumbled 5% Friday, after sliding more than 1% Thursday.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

West Ham, by contrast, are sliding at the worst possible moment.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

As a very young child I remember sliding into the booths with my father, whose office was nearby on Wilshire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

All while playing an attacking, adaptable, and intense style of football with players boasting a sliding scale of abilities.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“Giant lion? What are you even—” Clara paused, her eyes only then sliding toward the oversize lion, who returned the look with a snarl.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny