slippery slope
Example Sentences
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When children’s mental health and cognitive development are at risk, implying that screens can be good in some circumstances is a slippery slope toward a worse future.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
But letting the popularity of an activity determine its legality is a slippery slope.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
Admittedly, answering emails on the weekend can be a slippery slope.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 18, 2026
Workers say that could be the first step down a slippery slope that leads to layoffs and damage to patient health.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
The world of plants is a slippery slope.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
