creeping

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I carefully took my hand off his mouth as a second later a different Elliot and Regan emerged from the darkness, creeping down the hallway in their pajamas.

From Literature

Then a numb feeling of doubt started creeping in on me.

From Literature

Slowly, like a creeping cat, she moved through the buzzing wall of bees, reached her hand down the log, and pulled out a chunk of honeycomb, dripping with golden honey.

From Literature

“I really thought Jonah was capable of speaking for himself,” Mom said, suspicion creeping into her voice.

From Literature

European markets have held up slightly better than their U.S. counterparts in recent weeks but the nerves still seem to be creeping in.

From Barron's