His feet touched the ground and sank into it slightly, giving him necessary traction.

The men sink slightly into the stage as they go.

It sank slightly in the water, its feet moving just enough to keep it stable.

Management says business is on the upswing, after sinking slightly.

The king tried to hunker down, and found he was sinking slightly into the floor.

"How mysterious," said the captain, with a slightly sinking feeling.

The two landed at the bottom of the stairs, the soft ground sinking slightly beneath their feet.

Prices, after dropping more than 30 percent since 1988, show no signs of rising, and indeed continue to sink slightly in many communities.

It made a noise, and the seat sank slightly.

The population then sank slightly and now it stays constantly at about 3600 people.