creeping

Example Sentences

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By the story’s end, Locksley has experienced—much like the characters in many of James’s novels to come—a creeping revelation of the chasm between image and reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Despite the mouse’s tranquil existence, she can’t help but notice the ocean creeping closer every day.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Taylor Clemons’ cinematography is excellent, all slow creeping shots and shadows permeating even the daytime scenes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

However, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI recently said it identified "goblin" and "gremlin" creeping into its systems' responses - a quirk it believes arose after a tool it trained to have a nerdy persona incentivised mentioning the creatures.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“What?” his grandfather asked, creeping up behind Jack to look.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley