slipped

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Treasuries’ share of central bank reserves slipped to 22% last year, from 25% in 2024, the ECB said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

A recent Gallup poll has found that after years of steady gains, support for marriage equality and same-sex relationships has slipped, particularly among Republicans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The good news is that the jobless rate for young adults slipped to 6.4% in April — a sign that more companies are willing to take on younger employees.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Futures for the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq were flat, though the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.2% premarket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

How I’d slipped downstairs and stolen out into the blustery dark that night.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu