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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a sneaking" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is done in a stealthy or secretive manner, often with a negative connotation.
Example: "He had a sneaking suspicion that something was amiss in the meeting."
Alternatives: "a furtive" or "a stealthy".
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A sneaking pride.
But many also have a sneaking worry about his competence.
He had a sneaking sympathy with the cause.
You had a sneaking feeling the Mirror readership might disagree.
"First, shock, and then a sneaking suspicion that there had to be something else".
Blankenship had red hair, a brutal face, and a sneaking manner.
I have a sneaking suspicion that the Footsie might astonish the bears.
For French brands, there is always a sneaking feeling that a second line is second best.
He has a sneaking suspicion that his age — he's 59 — works against him.
I have a sneaking respect for Peter Hitchens – he gets to the heart of an issue.
I even have a sneaking feeling that I may get an outstanding lesson observation soon.
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