slippery
Example Sentences
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It’s also a slippery slope: once you get used to having a little more cash in your bank account, it can be tempting to lower the percentage even further.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
There’s no missing the point, and clarity can be essential when grappling with something as slippery as grief.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
"They're quite slippery, so I think she did really well."
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
The National Weather Service was advising people to allow extra time for travel because of the slippery roads.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
"The wind cannot get hold of the roof. It is too slippery," Oteg said.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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