creep
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Tom Sparks is watching the miles creep up on the cars he and his wife drive, a 2010 Honda CR-V and a 2014 Toyota Avalon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
With average gas prices topping $6 in Los Angeles, it can be painful to watch your fuel gauge creep toward “E” during a day out around town.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 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
I creep down the stairs of our building as if I’m hiding from the bad guy in a scary movie.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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