Sentence examples for sneak up from inspiring English sources

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"sneak up" is a commonly used expression in written English that typically means to move or approach quietly or stealthily.
For example, "He crept up the stairs, trying not to let anyone hear him sneak up."

Dictionary

sneak up

verb

To approach a person or animal without being seen or heard

If you sneak up from behind like that, you'll give me a heart attack!

synonyms

creep up

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Cycles sneak up on us.

The New Yorker

Naps sneak up on you.

The New York Times - Books

They sneak up on you.

The New York Times

Essentially, they sneak up on it.

The New Yorker

The Guardian

They sneak up on things".

The New York Times - Sports

It doesn't sneak up on you.

The New Yorker

"The neurosurgeon will sneak up on them.

The New Yorker

"This stuff didn't sneak up on you.

The New York Times

"I'd rather sneak up on people.

The New York Times - Sports

JAMAICAN drinks can sneak up on you.

The New York Times - Arts

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