Example Sentences

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The city will be crawling with police and military, some of them from Australia and New Zealand, who are providing air force planes, navy patrol boats, special forces and other personnel.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2018

The woods this fall, these books imply, will be crawling with iPad-owning, J. Crew-wearing Natty Bumppos.

From New York Times • Oct. 2, 2012

One of the most noticeable changes is that the city and its public transport system will be crawling with police and security officers.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 25, 2012

“The harbor will be crawling with security,” Kaz said.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

“Backup will arrive any moment from Reyhanli. This place will be crawling with soldiers.”

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell