creeping

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The move lower also appears to be tied to broader market weakness—and creeping doubts about the U.S.-Iran cease-fire agreement.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

It isn’t the first such threat or deadline, but some hope is creeping in to markets of a potential cease-fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

That doesn’t mean prices for consumers haven’t been creeping up.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

"There is a degree of scepticism, or even downright cynicism, creeping in at the edges," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

He came creeping into camp with three injured dogs and his leader dead.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell