slipped (into)

past tense of slip (into)

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put on
Verb
  • The expectations put on the coach when taking the job include making a bowl game within the next four seasons, beating UMass by three or more points and signing at least one recruit ranked three stars or better.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
  • England put on a show June 17, beating Croatia 4-2 in a Group L match behind two Harry Kane goals plus scores from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
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“Slipped (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipped%20%28into%29. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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