creep
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Still, Scott plays him as such an anemic, cold-blooded creep that it’s impressive “Hokum” gets us rooting for his survival when the people he’s offended would just as soon see him burned at the stake.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
“It could be that some profit-taking begins to creep in,” he added, particularly as Bitcoin has yet to break the 80,000 mark.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
But by not actually addressing the elephant in the room, “Michael” does the opposite, making its subject look like a bona fide creep.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
Buoyed by Intel’s great results, tech stocks are pointing to more gains, even as oil prices creep higher.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
We arrive at the Mutton and creep around the side of the building.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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