creeps
Example Sentences
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“At a time when working families are struggling the most, we need to get creeps out of office,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Many pretended it wasn't happening at all, but that's harder to do as the front line creeps closer to the city.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
The pressure creeps up gradually, almost imperceptible day to day, tormenting inhabitants with uncertainty as they watch their city close down around them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
We’ve got two big threads this week: creeps in the House of Representatives and blasphemy.
From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2026
And there’s always that big vase with fresh flowers in the front office, too, with a smell that gives me the creeps.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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