creeping
Example Sentences
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That reprieve was short-lived, however, and the U.S. average retail gasoline price has been creeping back toward $4 a gallon.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
He said: "We went creeping around the grounds of this military base using ultrasound detectors to try to hear the male cicadas singing, so it did feel a bit James Bond."
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
“It goes by so fast,” Pegula acknowledged of the creeping sense of urgency in pursuit of her first major title.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
Inflation has been creeping up since February, but your wallet will feel a lot lighter after you scan the hamburger, hot dogs, buns, and even the barbecue sauce for your America’s 250th birthday party.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
A numbness was creeping up his body, pulling him down into the earth.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
