Example Sentences

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I don’t want him to find out and think I am sneaking around, but I fear telling him would seem like a threat.

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2022

Engel thinks I am translating von Linden’s horrid notes, but I am sneaking in a few recipe cards of my own because I have got ahead of her.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

My uncle, who is rich, sent me money enough to prepare for the voyage, and here I am, sneaking off to the jungles, disgusted, discouraged and disappointed.

From Nedra by McCutcheon, George Barr