The present disclosure relates generally to a sliding seal between two components. The sliding seal includes a carrier having one or more cavities formed therein. The one or more carriers may contain wave springs and/or compliant seals therein. Various embodiments provide loading of the seal in both the axial and radial directions, regardless of whether a pressure differential exists across the seal, by means of springs and/or ramped surfaces. Other combinations of carrier, wave springs, and compliant seals are also disclosed.