seep

Example Sentences

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The scramble for oil from the Gulf is starting to seep into broader international oil markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"There is a spectrum to looksmaxxing," explains Anda Solea, a researcher at the University of Portsmouth who has been studying how easily incel culture can seep into society.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The once-mighty U.S. dollar was having another turbulent day on Thursday, and the impact of its lasting weakness against major rivals appeared to seep into the $30 trillion Treasury market.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

When cracks grow large enough, liquid electrolyte can seep inside.

From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025

In the thick grass, my tears pour out for my sister and seep into the earth.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung