crawling

Example Sentences

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While the motives that drive a knight are often human, political, or both, the logic is as miraculous and irrational as a muddy hedge knight crawling out from under a fallen dragon.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

Yes, he has managed to get both because he has a good, long-term job, and he’s slowly crawling out of the abyss.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

The NHS says it can affect sitting up, crawling and walking, as well as problems with breathing or swallowing.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Since she’s into horror films, she’d probably love Horror Row, the stretch of Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank that is densely populated with spooky, spine crawling horror-themed shops and attractions you can enjoy year round.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

There were seven people now, crawling slowly down the hall, pushing trucks and making engine and siren noises.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry