slipped

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Global bond yields dropped and the U.S. dollar slipped as talks between the two countries are in progress.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The price of North Sea Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate slipped close to five percent to $99.41 and $92.49 a barrel respectively.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

In early European trading, futures in New York were 0.9% higher at $4,564 a troy ounce, while the U.S. dollar index slipped 0.2% to 99.01, making dollar-denominated commodities cheaper for overseas buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 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

Billy slipped the coins into his pocket and straightened up.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu