Examples of a slip of the tongue in a Sentence
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On the 25th, the Scorpio moon could easily trigger a slip of the tongue.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Then, a slip of the tongue pointed all eyes on Leopold.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024
When a slip of the tongue by a bank employee reveals the unknown existence of a property purchased by the company, Cruz has wonderful moments of wounded rage.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2023
This was not a slip of the tongue, as Bárcena made the point repeatedly Thursday during her first visit to Washington since becoming Mexico’s top diplomat two months ago.
—Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, 10 Aug. 2023
This wasn’t a slip of the tongue or an innocent mistake.
—Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 9 May 2023
During his postgame interview with Jamie Erdahl, Davis had a slip of the tongue.
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 19 Mar. 2023
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Then, a slip of the tongue pointed all eyes on Leopold.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024
When a slip of the tongue by a bank employee reveals the unknown existence of a property purchased by the company, Cruz has wonderful moments of wounded rage.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2023
This was not a slip of the tongue, as Bárcena made the point repeatedly Thursday during her first visit to Washington since becoming Mexico’s top diplomat two months ago.
—Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, 10 Aug. 2023
This wasn’t a slip of the tongue or an innocent mistake.
—Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 9 May 2023
During his postgame interview with Jamie Erdahl, Davis had a slip of the tongue.
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 19 Mar. 2023
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“A slip of the tongue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20slip%20of%20the%20tongue. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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