creeping

Example Sentences

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"I use my car for work and petrol prices are creeping up and up. Then the gas and electric will be going up," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

An insidious bullying tactic is creeping into school cafeterias across the country: Kids are snapping and sharing photos of other students eating lunch.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

They have complicated relationships, but there’s nothing better for ironing things out than creeping together through dark tunnels by flashlight, hoping that nothing jumps out at you, engaging in weightless banter as you go.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"It's a sign that more caution is creeping in and that management is still keeping an eye on how the conflict will unfold rather than aggressively expanding returns to shareholders."

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Underneath my feet, a grit of black soil spread across the floorboards, creeping from the darkness under the empty cots.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros