Question

as we were working on the document, we slipped on meeting the deadline.​

Answer 1

As we were working on the document, we skipped meeting the deadline.​

This sentence is dramatically correct.  As is a conjunction.

What is a conjunction?

• A conjunction is a word that joins two clauses.
• It connects a dependent and an independent clause in a sentence.
• For example, As the boy was running fast, he was exhausted.
• It is also used as a preposition when followed by a noun.
• He works as a teacher.