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
In Australia's first attack after the interval, Walsh carried the ball 80 metres following a slip by England's much-vaunted scrum-half Mikey Lewis.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2025
He was on Leclerc’s tail with 12 laps to go, and pressured him into an error, allowing the McLaren to slip by into second place.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2024
Piastri's fair but aggressive move ended with Norris slipping down to third in the first stint of the race as Leclerc was also able to slip by into second on the exit of the corner.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2024
I had almost let that day slip by without making my wish, and now here came an acorn like it was dropped right down from heaven.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
