Example Sentences
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But this class is tricky — the effort sneaks up on you.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
Fires that start below the surface often begin spontaneously, as organic matter decomposes and creates heat, fueled by oxygen that sneaks in through the cracks.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
This is important because retirement sneaks up on most people.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
Google and security researchers say the mysterious Chinese company is an unsavory enterprise that sneaks unwanted and dangerous software on millions of phones, home computers and Android devices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
“Why you gotta step all over my clean new sneaks with your grimy house slippers!”
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
