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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The breakthrough for Australia came just before drinks – Markram edged Starc to slip in the 21st over. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 In July, Puma reported a slip in sales in the second quarter, but the company’s bosses remain optimistic that their plan to bring the brand back to growth by 2027 is on the right track. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Oil slipped in early Asia trade on Friday, with both benchmarks falling. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 Soil Plant the slips in loose, well-draining sandy or loamy soil. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slip in

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