slip back

Example Sentences

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It recently broke out of a bull flag pattern at the very round $200 level, yet is now threatening to slip back below that pivot.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

This season’s Jaguars got off to a 4-1 start but have lost three of their last four to slip back into the pack.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2025

He had gathered fellow workers in the safety of a nearby kitchen, then tried to rally the group to slip back out and rescue victims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

We have seen other teams be dominant at the beginning of a season and slip back later on.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025

I slip back onto the bench and ask, “Friend of yours?”

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott