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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In addition, direct-to-consumer rose 5 percent, helped by 9 percent growth in digital that was partially offset by a 2 percent slip in brick-and mortar retail.
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Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
With fewer sure bets, unconventional picks could slip in.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
Otherwise, dust is literally slipping in through the cracks.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Shares of Indian rivals have also slipped in recent weeks as car sales slow after two years of record highs, with customers delaying purchases on worries about stubborn inflation.
—Reuters, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
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Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
With fewer sure bets, unconventional picks could slip in.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
Otherwise, dust is literally slipping in through the cracks.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Shares of Indian rivals have also slipped in recent weeks as car sales slow after two years of record highs, with customers delaying purchases on worries about stubborn inflation.
—Reuters, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Slip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip%20in. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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