sliding

Example Sentences

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You can do this gradually to avoid sliding into high tax brackets and Medicare surcharges.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Major home improvement retailers were cautious going into their key spring season, a tone that sent Home Depot shares sliding in February and continues to weigh on the stock.

From Barron's • May 18, 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

Tess said, setting her tray down and sliding in next to me.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin