crawl

Example Sentences

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No one was injured in the crash, though Woods had to crawl out through the passenger door to free himself.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Jessica liked to crawl into the box, sometimes taking a nap inside.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Fresh from soccer games, kids kick a ball on the same patch of turf where babies crawl and families picnic — with food purchased from the mall’s restaurants, including Mendocino Farms and Cava.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

The economy started off gangbusters in 2025 with 3.8% growth in the second quarter and 4.4% in the third but slowed to a crawl with 1.4% in the fourth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

When I think about explaining that to Dad, my face feels hot and I want to crawl under the big rock.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins