slip in

phrasal verb

slipped in; slipping in; slips in

: to include especially without warning or in a way that is not obvious

He managed to slip in a few jokes during his speech.

: to enter a place without being noticed

She slipped in through the back door.

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While praising quarterback Jayden Maiava, Riley slipped in another reference to the difficulty of USC’s schedule, echoing an opinion he’s shared throughout the season about his team’s record being a reflection of his opposition. —

Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024 Under fire earlier this season for his apparent slip in form, the Bayern captain has now led his side to seven clean sheets across all competitions. —

Manuel Veth, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 For the past few years, however, there has been a distinct sense that Disney has been slipping in its ability to consistently provide consumers its trademark magic. —

Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024 Still, that wasn’t enough to mitigate slips in groups that brought Biden close in 2020. —

Gary Langer, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for slip in