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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But schedules often slip in the launch business, and the FAA could ground Starship until SpaceX completes a formal mishap investigation.
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Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
Shares of all three companies slipped in premarket action by about 1%.
—Reuters, NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
The elections come amid warning signs that Democratic support in the region appeared to slip in last month’s general election, something that Democrats hope to improve on ahead of next year’s gubernatorial and House of Delegates races.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
To get the most bang for your buck, consider gift sets that pack a high amount of value in a package that’s ready to slip in a stocking or under the tree.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 29 Nov. 2024
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Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
Shares of all three companies slipped in premarket action by about 1%.
—Reuters, NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
The elections come amid warning signs that Democratic support in the region appeared to slip in last month’s general election, something that Democrats hope to improve on ahead of next year’s gubernatorial and House of Delegates races.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
To get the most bang for your buck, consider gift sets that pack a high amount of value in a package that’s ready to slip in a stocking or under the tree.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Slip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip%20in. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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