creep
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But even after this evacuation, the 911 call log and the new county report show sheriff’s deputies responded to an increasing number of spot fires and flare-ups that continued to creep farther west.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Bond market volatility, meanwhile, is starting to creep higher.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
But double faults started to creep into her game and Parry reeled Raducanu back in before taking charge to wrap up the opener.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Crucially, the oil benchmark would likely creep higher than global oil prices, which would discourage foreign buyers, depress exports and make more crude available to domestic markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
A thin mist began to creep up from the river, and it grew, and grew; till soon a dense fog enveloped the ship and all around her.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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