Example Sentences

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In 1928, the initial discovery of the rock art was dismissed as "red oxide mineral seeping through the rock and not prehistoric art", the Guardian reported at the time.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But investor optimism has been slowly seeping back into ServiceNow and select software stocks in general.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Still, it’s worth watching airfares and delivery service price data on Friday for early signs of higher oil prices seeping through to the broader economy.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Almost two miles east, a block of businesses in the Fairfax District, along Melrose Avenue near Martel Avenue, reported rainwater rising from the flooded sidewalk and seeping into their storefronts.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

The fingers of my fuzzy pink mittens dig into the damp soil, the cold seeping through to my skin.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day