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sneak

[sneek] / snik /




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Sometimes he sees residents renting out driveway spots, other times he sees visitors trying to sneak into street parking spaces.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"Octopuses are like cats: they will sneak up on their prey and pounce, and they want to do so as fast as possible, so that they don't become preyed upon," Tse says.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Through its business developing custom flavors for other food and beverage companies, McCormick gets a sneak peek at what the rest of the industry is doing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The positive results -- up 23 percent year-on-year -- come as theater owners prepare to gather in Las Vegas for their annual CinemaCon meeting, where studios offer a sneak peak of their upcoming slates.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The coffee’s aroma was strong and comforting, and I had to fight the urge to sneak downstairs into Mrs. Wigginbottom’s kitchen and pour myself another cup.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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