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The Japanese currency has been sliding over the past few months, even as Japanese bond yields have risen; government bond yields and currencies often move in the same direction.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 23, 2026

The stock in his car company Tesla, has been sliding precipitously and not just because his baby, the Cybertruck, the worst failure of his career, is dragging down the whole company.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2025

In currencies, the dollar, which has been sliding since last week's benign U.S. inflation report, lifted from multi-month lows against a number of other currencies.

From Reuters • Nov. 22, 2023

The monarchy’s overall popularity has been sliding for years, but occasions like this still serve to demonstrate its enduring appeal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2023

If we knew all, we would find that only the fall has been sudden, that he has been sliding toward it for years.

From Weighed and Wanting Addresses on the Ten Commandments by Moody, Dwight Lyman