slip by

Example Sentences

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It’s a trademark look that always makes me think if this doesn’t work out, he’ll opt to live on a boat in some not-too-expensive slip by the Bay.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Aitchison hit three boundaries in 10 balls but then fell lbw to Anderson, who also had Shoaib Bashir caught at slip by Harry Singh for two in his next over.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Hamilton moved up from fourth on the grid to slip by Norris around the inside of Turn One, before making an opportunistic and improvisational move down the inside of Turn Nine to grab the lead.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

And Norris’ error into Turn One, locking his inside front wheel, allowed Sainz to slip by and reduced the pressure from Leclerc, who had been lining up for a move on his team-mate.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2024

If anything, I generally overdid things, especially when it came to preparing for a big moment or test, but this one I’d let slip by.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama