seep
Example Sentences
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At highway speeds, wind noise and tire roar will seep in but not enough to drown out conversation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
The effects of wildfires, which fundamentally alter the lives of survivors, can seep into nearly every aspect of daily life.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Still unclear is whether the U.S. role in the latest geopolitical conflict will seep into a higher risk premium for U.S. assets, including bonds.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Potholes are formed when tiny cracks in the road surface – usually caused by traffic – allow water to seep in.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
Mine started to seep through its container as early as the next morning, when M. Yoshoto dropped by at my desk with the envelopes of two new students.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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"Rogue Wave," Vocabulary from the short story
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