creep

Example Sentences

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Nevadans have been known to drive for several miles and wait in long lines to buy Powerball tickets, particularly when jackpots creep into 10 figures.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“With the increase in capex effectively taking us back to the project’s sanction case for 5% less production and 9% higher real costs, productivity-driven cost creep has been the key disappointment,” says Macquarie.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“Oil prices have continued to creep higher overnight, with no sign that the US and Iran are moving closer to a deal,” he added.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

But, after a while, he noticed "frustrations start to creep in" and he struggled to shake off the feeling he was "a weaker version of myself".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

I flip my phone to the picture I took of the map and creep along until I find what I think is the right crack in the rock.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz