Definition
When errors creep into a text, they become present even though efforts were made to prevent them.
Despite multiple revisions, errors crept into the report.
The unintended errors that crept into his novel confused the readers.
Even the most careful writers often find that mistakes creep into their work.
To slowly begin to become noticeable.
As time went on, a tense atmosphere crept into the meeting.
Concern about the issue crept into his mind.
The trend began to creep into the market and attract attention.