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
When you really break down “Alien,” though, you get a riveting story about workplace inequality and the perils of mission creep.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2025
“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
“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
Previous chief constables at both Dyfed Powys and South Wales have also warned that "mission creep" means core policing duties are affected, while officers "plug the gaps" in other services.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2021
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