Example Sentences

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Despite her $194,000 salary, Clarke’s Chase Sapphire credit-card balance had crept up to $15,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The stock surged 8.5% after the company said late Wednesday that it had grown more cautious on its outlook for demand, but that beer sales had crept higher during its fourth quarter.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

But his decision to switch to a more pragmatic five at the back for his last few games belied his principles early and doubts had crept into the squad.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

By the time we had crept through the storm, we had counted at least a dozen more semis lying on the shoulder like tipped cows.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2024

Lucia had kept the door to the garden firmly bolted ever since Ida had told her how the children had crept into the house that night.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke