sliding

Example Sentences

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A sliding participation rate can signal more people giving up on the hunt for work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Rachel described her mental health as being a "sliding scale" throughout her life, as she received support through the Army via therapy and medication.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 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

Plus-size retail chain Torrid is shuttering nearly a third of its stores as it grapples with sliding sales.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

He imagined how excellent it would be for sliding across on his belly when winter came and the surface froze.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el