Example Sentences

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In terms of likely winners, we’ve recently written that cybersecurity stocks that have slid with the rest of the software group look too beaten down.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Yet prices for cryptocurrencies have slid while old-fashioned bets such as blue-chip stocks and gold have paid off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Home-buying affordability has improved somewhat in recent months as mortgage rates have slid to around 6.2% and home-price growth has held at low levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

The EV company Rivian laid off more than 600 workers in October, and Tesla sales have slid this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

My jeans have slid down past my hips.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover