creeping
Example Sentences
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His homeowners association fees have been creeping up to nearly $470 per month, and that’s on top of expenses stemming from special assessments he’s had to cough up.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
It is hard not to feel the old message creeping back in with them: wanting less is good.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
There’s a lot of anger toward the increasing amount of surveillance creeping into our lives.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
"I've been making my short-form satirical videos for almost eight years now, creeping up to a decade," he says.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Being with Justin helps push back the creeping sadness.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
