Example Sentences

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“Indy will crawl out of bed and weave in between Todd’s legs and look up at him just adoringly, like he really loves him, because that’s what we do every day,” said Leonberg.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2025

“A snail will crawl up a 12-foot wall to find its mate,” he says admiringly, as if he were recognizing a kindred romantic.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday told those who directed racist abuse at some of the players that he hoped “you will crawl back under the rock from which you emerged.”

From Washington Times • Jul. 12, 2021

“What we’re seeing is that Texans will crawl through broken glass to be able to make sure their voices are heard this election,” said Abhi Rahman, communications director for the Texas Democratic party.

From The Guardian • Oct. 26, 2020

His mother had said, “Sounder will crawl to the darkest, farthest part of the cabin.”

From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong