mission creep
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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No one can disagree with Mr. Warsh on the Fed’s mission creep and on the multiplication of inconsistent objectives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
“As with any program, money continues to grow. I always call it mission creep, but suddenly you look around and you’re going, ‘Why are we doing this?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025
Worse yet, there was no end in sight as mission creep accelerated into a dash for cash.
From Salon • Sep. 11, 2023
"That's what we call mission creep - its not what these forms were designed for. It's really a violation of both law and people's rights to care."
From BBC • May 16, 2023
“The fact is, police technology constantly experiences mission creep — meaning equipment reserved only for specific or extreme circumstances ends up being used in increasingly everyday or casual ways,” wrote EFF policy analyst Matthew Guariglia.
From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2022
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