slipped

Example Sentences

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In the first quarter of 2026, same-store sales rose less than 1% in the U.S. and slipped 0.4% in international markets—a notable slowdown from 3% and 1.9% growth in 2025, respectively.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

—U.S. stock futures fell after stocks largely slipped Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It was the sort of friendly that could easily have slipped from memory.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

In 1966, Duncan was working as a short-order cook at the Sahara, making 400 salads an hour, when she slipped on spilled grease, severely injuring her shoulder, hip and back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

I slipped out the side door and into one of the theater’s many hallways.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin