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However showers and possible thunderstorms will creep in from the west, ushering in a change to more unsettled conditions by the bank holiday weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Highs will creep into the mid-70s on Thursday before peaking in the 80s on Friday.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

You may also want to select plants that will creep and trail, such as a low-growing sedum or cranesbill geranium, near the garden's edge.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2022

The triple-digit heat will creep into the San Fernando, Santa Clarita and Salinas valleys and near 105 degrees in the Antelope Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2022

The Nogtail will creep into a sty and suckle an ordinary sow alongside her own young.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling