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Meanings of slipping in anglès

Moving as on a slippery surface.

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Usage of slipping in anglès
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His heel-dragging hasn't saved him from slipping out of this situation, however.
The South African
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Yet since the campaign began the level of support has been slipping.
News.com.au
3
Shaw last month said higher rates had offset slipping TV subscriber numbers.
Reuters
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Pakistan have lost one position, slipping behind Sri Lanka to seventh place.
The South African
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But chances of passing legislation were slipping away quickly, said other aides.
Reuters
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Today, the law prevents these jurisdictions from slipping back into that pattern.
Ebony
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Time is slipping by, and with it critical technologies, companies, and jobs.
Wired
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It's really quite traumatic how fast that amazing generation is slipping away.
The Guardian
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The thought of him slipping free sent a chill through my marrow.
Break No Bones
10
Rousseff is still ahead in opinion polls, but her popularity is slipping.
The Guardian
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But as the need pulsed within, he knew his control was slipping.
Love- from his point of view!
12
Irish people are slipping into a minority group within their own country.
The Irish Times
13
I stepped back, one foot almost slipping into the pool of water.
Harvest Home
14
Relative to other countries, we are actually slipping backwards -and fast.
The Guardian
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Feeling that maybe their time is coming, Tottenham's standards are not slipping.
The Guardian
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After slipping a disc, Bill goes into the office in serious pain.
Wired
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