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  • present participle of creak.

creaking





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Reacting to the announcement, a prison officer told the BBC that they were "creaking at the seams" and that "delaying the releases until October could mean we simply run out of space".

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

That has pushed a system, already creaking under years of under-investment and trade sanctions, to the point of collapse.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

Here, Fay Victor, a uniquely daring and creative singer, adorns her vocal with all manner of creaking, wailing, moaning and scatting, yet she maintains Bey’s feeling of directing a congregation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

The group could hear the hissing of the wind and the creaking of the ropes running down from the mast.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

It was deeper, darker, like creaking timber and crashing waves.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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