slipped

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In September—historically the worst month for stocks—the benchmark average has dropped by an average of 1.3% over the 10-year period and slipped 0.5% over the 20-year span.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Rodríguez’s approval rating slipped to 30% last month amid hyperinflation, high unemployment, and power outages.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

With two runners on the base, Ramirez tried to throw out a runner stealing second, but the ball slipped away from Bragg and trickled into the outfield grass.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

"You've slipped into this... It's like a religious pilgrimage in a way. That's what's interesting."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Then I slipped into sleep to the distant sound of steam engines threshing Dakota wheat.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck