Example Sentences
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Treasury yields slid as fresh data showed the U.S. economy created fewer jobs than expected in June.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
The government spent a record $72.4 billion to support the unit between April 28 and May 27 after it first slid past 160 per dollar.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
The game stayed that way until Ayhan, who came on with two minutes left in regulation, slid between two U.S. defenders to knock in the game-winner eight minutes into stoppage time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
Chips and networking company Marvell Technology declined 5% and chip manufacturer Intel slid 3.8% as investors ditched artificial intelligence winners.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
Our rifle and money box are slid beneath the wagon seat.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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