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Over the last several days, rumors of extreme scenarios have seeped into the public discourse about ICE raids at school graduations, local Home Depots and at hotels where agents are staying.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2025

“It’s a bit slimy, and ocean smells have seeped in. There’s a few things growing on it,” says Rob Templeton, now dismantling the 3.6m robot in Leverburgh, on the Isle of Harris.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2024

But few other candies have seeped into the culture quite like these pointy little sugar bombs.

From Washington Times • Oct. 24, 2023

Energy inflation has slowed, but higher prices have seeped through the rest of the economy — making groceries, clothes and household items more expensive and eroding consumer spending power.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2023

They were looked upon with contempt, particularly on the East Coast, but a little of it must have seeped out to the West.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck