slips

Example Sentences

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Jonathan’s curiosity is piqued, and he slips away from his wife’s side to get to the bottom of why they’re being followed — which is revealed to be the novel’s inciting incident.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The surge in pink slips started in 2023, when companies that had gone on hiring sprees during the COVID-19 pandemic began to cut back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Copper miner Antofagasta slips 1.2%, while diversified miner Anglo American slides 1.6%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Yet the labor market remained stagnant by historical standards, with a relatively small share of workers moving jobs or getting pink slips.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Then she holds it over her head, slips it around her belly, and spins it like a pro.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan