worming

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The frustratingly unforgettable Kars4kids jingle, which has been worming its way into listeners’ brains for decades, is officially banned from the airways in California.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

A clown fish embryo maturing; a parasite worming its way into a cell; tiny mites clustered around the bases of your eyelashes.

From New York Times • Oct. 4, 2022

After all, it’s unclear whether there’s a technical solution to keeping A.I. from worming into student papers.

From Slate • Sep. 6, 2022

According to NBC News, Rove has been quietly worming his way into the campaign for some time:

From Salon • May 22, 2020

“I return you to the earth,” she whispered, worming her fist into the tiny space.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer