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slipping
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[ˈslɪpɪŋ], (Noun)
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- the action or fact of sliding unintentionally for a short distance
(e.g: we see lots of orthopaedic injuries due to slipping on ice)
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[ˈslɪpɪŋ], (Adjective)
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- failing to grip or make proper contact with a surface
(e.g: four independent brakes can be applied to slipping wheels to regain traction)
- passing or changing to a lower, worse, or different condition
(e.g: on Tuesday, two food industry giants reported slipping profits)
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