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Discover LudwigThe phrase "arm creeping" is not a standard expression in written English and may not be widely understood.
It could be used in a context where someone is subtly or stealthily moving their arm, perhaps to reach for something without drawing attention.
Example: "As the meeting continued, I noticed his arm creeping towards the last piece of cake on the table."
Alternatives: "sneaky reaching" or "stealthy extending".
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Visitors should try not to recoil if they are suddenly embraced or feel an arm creeping around their shoulder, said Carlos Heckmann, head of Enterprise Florida Inc., Florida's trade office in Brazil.
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I'm aware the UK has hardly adopted a strong-arm approach to the creeping tide of consumerism, but this was a step too far: you could hardly move for all the promotional stands and £30 branded visors.
Butterflies landed on his arm, his face, his hair, creeping him out.
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