slip
Example Sentences
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Intimate and accessible—it was written for television, first broadcast in 1951 and for many years thereafter—“Amahl” balances sweet, comic and serious elements without slipping into sentimentality.
Since that era, both have slipped away from the top, but Saturday afternoon was evidence of a rivalry reborn.
From BBC
The spot price of gold hit a high of $4,420 on Monday before slipping back.
From BBC
Marnus Labuschagne – 5 – No real contribution with the bat, but gets an extra mark apiece for two sensational catches at second slip.
From BBC
It was a slip of the tongue, but one that could have been corrected immediately.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
