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Discover LudwigThe phrase "allowed to slip" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to something that has been permitted to be overlooked or neglected.
Example: "The deadline for the project was allowed to slip, resulting in a delay in the final submission."
Alternatives: "permitted to fall through" or "let go unnoticed."
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Barbie later was allowed to slip out of the country.
Unfortunately, the moment was once again allowed to slip away.
They have repeatedly argued that Ukraine should not be allowed to slip back into Russia's fold.
Smaller organizations, such as the Lower Midtown Orchestra, shouldn't be allowed to slip through the cracks.
Having few Serbs, it was allowed to slip away, after a desultory ten-day war.
In such an environment, concentration levels can't be allowed to slip.
They were allowed to slip out of Austria after pressure from Tehran, the MP added.
I don't think he should be allowed to slip quietly out of town.
This time a resolution to the crisis mustn't be allowed to slip away.
But, despite the concerns, he was allowed to slip through the net.
This time, Alitalia should be allowed to slip into its coffin".
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