crept
Example Sentences
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"It is almost as though it's crept up on us and a lot of people haven't really thought about what's happening," he told the BBC.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Then I noticed a footprint that I didn’t make, at least not directly, had crept back up onto Page 1 of the search results.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Nerves crept in, and as the match entered extra time, Spain began to fear that this final would go down as un robo, a robbery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
The diminished value of the cover letter also reflects the doubt that’s crept into the job-search process.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
He crept in and, leaning against the back of the worn black leather sofa, at last said, “Oh, is this one of the musical ones?”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
