creeping

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The longer it takes for the crucial maritime waterway to be fully open, the greater the risk of oil prices creeping higher, said Zahir.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

The company’s employee head count has been creeping back up since its “year of efficiency” cuts in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The season just seems to get longer every year, creeping into the spring and summer months, with awards heavyweights like “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” dropping mere months after the last Oscar ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

The discrepancy makes for a uniquely unnerving experience, especially in a theater with a decent sound system, where every unexpected thud can feel like it’s creeping in closer and closer.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Shoving away the queasy feeling that’s creeping into my gut, I slip my weekend essentials into my backpack along with my Moleskine sketchbook, my drawing pencils, and my chemistry textbook.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam