creeping

Example Sentences

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By 2024, they had been reported in Mexico, and were creeping north towards the US.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

An insidious bullying tactic is creeping into school cafeterias across the country: Kids are snapping and sharing photos of other students eating lunch.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Taylor Clemons’ cinematography is excellent, all slow creeping shots and shadows permeating even the daytime scenes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

It's less bitter than green tea, with a low caffeine content - and it's creeping onto café menus.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

I stood there a moment longer before turning back to my own door and creeping into the dorm.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin