crept
Example Sentences
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The press has been in a panic over the rising yield on the 10-year Treasury, which has crept up 100 basis points this year to 5.29%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Orange is 5-0 for the first time since 2017 and has also crept into the final spot of The Times’ top 25 rankings for the Southland.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Hanna recalls that on the eve of her father's disappearance, she had a "bad feeling" - and had crept into his bed and tied his legs to her own with string while he slept.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Yet inflation rates have crept higher amid Middle East tensions and higher energy costs, including record-high prices for diesel fuel.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Still shivering with that cold, I followed Nollie up to our room and crept into bed beside her.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
