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crept

American  
[krept] / krɛpt /

verb

  1. simple past tense and past participle of creep.

crept British  
/ krɛpt /

verb

  1. the past tense and past participle of creep

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Issues crept in with a doji candle on Feb. 18, which preceded a decline into the April lows before a bullish hammer on April 21 offered a compelling risk/reward long setup.

From Barron's

I did not want to miss a moment of this escapade, so I pressed in close to my aunt as we crept along the path beside the shrubbery.

From Literature

It was a frustrating afternoon for Williams as mistakes crept into his game.

From BBC

Being ruthless is not a problem Chelsea have encountered often in recent years, but it has crept in this term.

From BBC

His denim cutoffs, which crept up in length over the years, were known as Bobby Shorts.

From Los Angeles Times

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