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sneaking

[snee-king] / ˈsni kɪŋ /




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Papi said he doesn’t regret coming illegally, because he needed a job and sneaking in wasn’t frowned on at the time.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Meanwhile, there’s a sneaking suspicion that the bond market’s concerns aren’t being fully heard.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

The 52-metre long rocket has caused a stir among locals, with some "sneaking out" of work for a glimpse, and others preparing their boats for a closer look at the debris.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

The tale of Donald Trump sneaking off Air Force One in a catering truck captured public attention for many reasons.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026

There’s this story from the American Revolution where a British spy is caught sneaking through American lines.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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