Example Sentences

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All better: Basil, the fox who sneaked on a ship to New York.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

One night in 2022, he sneaked outside and blasted it with orange paintballs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Two energy laden ships sneaked through the strait before the 10 a.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Ramagem sneaked out of the country before he could be arrested.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

After washing down a cold biscuit with some sweetmilk, I put on my driving cap and goggles and had just sneaked out the back door when Papa leaned out of his bedroom window upstairs.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns