sneak

Example Sentences

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As they sneak bites of steak under the table, Y and Yasmin know their non-careers are doomed to end.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The special-ops forces would have to sneak into Iran, find the stuff, perhaps burrowing into tunnels to do so, and somehow take it elsewhere.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Not that we know... unless he used his wizardry skills to sneak in unnoticed.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

A new game called “playing outside” will spread among the children as a taboo form of play—first having to sneak out against their parents’ wishes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“You know, any predator could just sneak up and eat you,” I yip loudly.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz