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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Yet Ait-Nouri gave Cutler and Bentley the slip in an attempt to confront Burns again, only for Dawson to grab him and manhandle him away.
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Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
However, the city slipped in the working abroad index, dropping to 44th, with expats citing challenges in career prospects and job security.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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
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Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
However, the city slipped in the working abroad index, dropping to 44th, with expats citing challenges in career prospects and job security.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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
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“Slip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip%20in. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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