slippery

Example Sentences

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The cobblestoned path, glistening from the morning dew, is slippery under my feet.

From Literature

It’s a serious story coated in slippery sunscreen.

From Los Angeles Times

Now that George mentioned it, the snow did seem more slippery, like the first snowfall of the season.

From Literature

Airport operator Finavia told public broadcaster Yle that moisture in the air was making the situation worse as it was creating slippery frost.

From BBC

The existence of these suburban families is known, as is the slippery hope one will never cross paths with them in this ever-spinning round of American roulette.

From Los Angeles Times