seep
verb (used without object)
to pass, flow, or ooze gradually through a porous substance.
have been seeping
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present perfect progressiveof seep.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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They’ve also added soil to repair cracks where gases and liquids have been seeping out, operators said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2024
Psychedelic and rock ‘n’ roll aesthetics have been seeping into hip-hop’s mainstream for a while, thanks to artists like Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 27, 2023
Some perceptive readers have noted that I seem to be more worried than usual about the state of the world, and they say those concerns have been seeping into my columns on investing.
From New York Times ● Mar. 13, 2022
Technology and automation have been seeping into the restaurant industry for years now, dating back even to the automats of the early 20th century.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2018
More recently, such contracts have been seeping into low-skilled and low-wage occupations that require little on-the-job training.
From The Verge ● Mar. 26, 2015
