sliding

Example Sentences

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“Why, yes, Mrs. Warne,” said the Right Reverend, sliding his pointy black boot forward just a hint to keep her door from slamming shut on his petition.

From Literature

Stocks plugged along in mixed trading near record highs, and oil kept sliding modestly.

From Barron's

Stocks plugged along in mixed trading near record highs, and oil kept sliding modestly.

From Barron's

Jacob Bethell's stunning maiden first-class century gave England an Ashes silver lining but could not prevent the tourists from sliding towards defeat in the fifth Test against Australia.

From BBC

Jacob Bethell's stunning maiden century gave England an Ashes silver lining but could not prevent the tourists from sliding towards defeat in the fifth Test against Australia.

From BBC