slipping
/ˈslɪpɪŋ/ noun B1- The act of something that slips; a slip; a skidding or sudden loosening motion. · slippings and slidings
Plural slippings
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“Well, what do you think of this, my fine fellow?” asked Debray of the sergeant-at-arms, slipping a louis into his hand.
Indeed and truly, you’ve chosen a bad place to be lame in.” And she moved toward Darzee’s wife, slipping along over the dust.
Anne reveled in the drive to the hall, slipping along over the satin-smooth roads with the snow crisping under the runners.
Just then, Madame de Villefort, in the act of slipping on her dressing-gown, threw aside the drapery and for a moment stood motionless, as though interrogating the occupants of the room, while she endeavored to call up some rebellious tears.
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