Example Sentences

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But the controversy with local officials has seeped into the excitement.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The concept of making a meal from disparate items has seeped into other courses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Recently, the concept of maxxing has seeped into the lifestyle and nutrition spaces.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

That anxiety seeped into the 1960 presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy, whose eventual victory would make him the first Catholic president.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Even in her sleep, the pain seeped in, warping her dreams into nightmares so vivid she couldn’t remember where she was when she awoke.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas