crept

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Over the past two years the teen unemployment rate has risen, from about 11% to more than 14%, as seasonal hiring at restaurants and amusement parks pulled back and automation crept into the entry rung.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

There have been some unusually large moves in the shares of some large-cap companies over the past week, while the broader market has crept quietly higher.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

In other parts of Kharita, the water crept suddenly at night, reaching farmers' homes.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

In Melbourne this year, he survived a testing third-round match against American world number 85 Eliot Spizzirri after cramping badly when temperatures crept towards 40C.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Rowan crept to the entrance of the cave.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda