slip in

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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Although German sportswear brand Puma reported a slip in sales in the second quarter, the company’s bosses remain optimistic that their plan to bring the brand back to growth by 2027 is on the right track. Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 There’s also hints of vulnerability and genuine tenderness in her stern headmistress of the bedroom, which Wilde slips in just slyly enough to let the presence of a heart peek through all the brainy brashness and hormone overload. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026 Yum Brands’ stock, which has fallen about 8% since Taco Bell was linked to the outbreak, initially slipped in pre-market trading but turned positive after the earnings call. Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 What’s Happening Grip strength and hand dexterity typically begin to slip in the sixth decade of life. Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for slip in

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“Slip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip%20in. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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