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as in to delay
to move or act slowly
the deadline is fast approaching, so this is no time to crawl
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Recent Examples of crawl
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
Players start off on a hill overlooking the landmark, and Nazis are crawling everywhere.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Simply pull up the toy’s stand and watch your little one crawl after the rolling elephant.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Cut to Jenn crawling up through the dirt back onto the border of Westview near the sign.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
Players start off on a hill overlooking the landmark, and Nazis are crawling everywhere.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
One child might also talk a lot earlier than another child - or crawl, sit up, walk, or ride a bike sooner, too.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Simply pull up the toy’s stand and watch your little one crawl after the rolling elephant.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crawl
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Black Friday 2024 continues to creep closer, and the latest sale was announced by PlayStation through the PlayStation Blog Wednesday morning.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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As members returned to session this week, snapshots of this opposition crept up in GOP leadership fights, Trump’s closed-door meeting with Republican House members and his picks for cabinet roles, giving a preview of what the next few years could look like.Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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The longer the war in Ukraine drags on, the more the cost of deterring China goes up.Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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The ability to drag fringe ideas and theories into mainstream political discourse has long been a hallmark of X, even back when it was known as Twitter.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a 2023 lawsuit, 20 patients alleged doctors delayed or denied medically-necessary care out of confusion and fear of the penalties for violating the law, which include loss of medical license, fines of $100,000 or more and sentences of up to life in prison.Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The award had been delayed because none of the nominees under consideration in 1921 was found to have met the criteria. 1923: Alice Coachman, the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal, was born in Albany, Georgia.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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With a hemorrhagic stroke, a blood vessel in the brain suddenly bursts and causes bleeding in the brain.28 Long-Term Effects Vary If a heart attack isn't treated quickly, the lack of blood flow can cause permanent damage to the heart muscle.Alexandria Nyembwe, PhD, RN, Health, 6 Nov. 2024
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Members of the band then burst through the door with a galvanizing musical salute that saw audiences cheer and clap along with jovial captivating.Sam Falb, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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Stick to sidewalks, or if there aren’t sidewalks available, stay on the shoulder of the road, facing traffic, so both drivers and pedestrians can see each other clearly.Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The chase continued for several miles at high speed through heavy traffic.Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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The precinct at Day Springs Community Church off Orange Blossom Trail drew a crowd that snaked outside the building.James Wilkins, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Most poignant is the way addiction snakes through family history.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Cover up on the top half and let transparent details poke out from underneath.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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The late-night host also poked fun at a photo of Trump, Elon Musk, RFK Jr., Donald Trump Jr. and House Speaker Mike Johnson eating McDonald’s on his private plane after attending the UFC 309 event on Saturday.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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The unconscious mind lingers on the problem even after people have used strategies to quiet the fear by pushing it from awareness.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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For some people, PPD lingers for months and years, increasing in severity over time.Wendy Wisner, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Crawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crawl. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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