slipping

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

All of that said, we should note the governor’s race has yet to be officially decided and Steyer still has at least a theoretical possibility of slipping into the top two.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

A job won’t replace a career launch, but it can keep money flowing, build experience and prevent months from slipping by while you wait for the perfect opportunity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index came out today, slipping 0.7 points in May, and coming in at a reading of 93.1.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The headline index rose to 53.3 in the latest month after slipping back down to 50 the month before.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

I cannot share secrets—you know how the Pickled Onion is about information slipping into the wrong hands.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan