slip past

Example Sentences

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When the stock market appears unstoppable, it is easy for investors to slip past the thin line without noticing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

The individuals allegedly "conspired to sell billions of dollars'" worth of technology to buyers in China by faking documents and using dummy equipment to slip past audits, according to the DOJ.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Perhaps apply the philosophies of all those “New Year, New You” mindfulness coaches to breaking news or can’t-miss promises designed to manipulate emotions to slip past our logical safeguards.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026

Lemon could slip past tacklers with his speed — or just as easily plow right through them.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Can she slip past him and into the street?

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr