slip in
phrasal verb
slipped in; slipping in; slips in
1
: to include especially without warning or in a way that is not obvious
He managed to slip in a few jokes during his speech.
2
: to enter a place without being noticed
She slipped in through the back door.
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Otherwise, dust is literally slipping in through the cracks.
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Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Shares of Indian rivals have also slipped in recent weeks as car sales slow after two years of record highs, with customers delaying purchases on worries about stubborn inflation.
—Reuters, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
Well, Nix threw a pick on the first offensive possession and McMillian slipped in coverage, leading to a big third down gain for the Chargers.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
State of play: If Harris slips in the Sunbelt, the campaign is depending on Blue Wall states to secure her win — notably, the vital states of Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
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Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Shares of Indian rivals have also slipped in recent weeks as car sales slow after two years of record highs, with customers delaying purchases on worries about stubborn inflation.
—Reuters, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
Well, Nix threw a pick on the first offensive possession and McMillian slipped in coverage, leading to a big third down gain for the Chargers.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
State of play: If Harris slips in the Sunbelt, the campaign is depending on Blue Wall states to secure her win — notably, the vital states of Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Slip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip%20in. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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