slide back

Example Sentences

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For 50 years, it repeatedly convinced international lenders it had changed its ways, only to slide back into default, instability and inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

Three bogeys in the next four holes - including a six on the easiest hole on the course, the par-five 12th - saw him slide back into the pack.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025

“They do seem to slide back into their old habits.”

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2025

Anthony Rendon will spend more and more time on the IL, and the team will slide back into obscurity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2023

Rishi got up so Dimple could slide back into her old spot, and Ashish slid over so Celia could sit on the outer edge of the booth.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon