begin to seep
Frequency: 7.210.1 per million words
To start the process of seeping.
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- The water began to seep through the cracks in the old foundation.
- As the snow melted, moisture began to seep into the ground, softening the soil.
- A feeling of apprehension began to seep into the room as the news broke.
- If the tank is damaged, chemicals will begin to seep into the surrounding ecosystem.
- Slowly, doubts about the company's future began to seep into the investors' minds.
- We noticed that rainwater had begun to seep under the door during the heavy storm.
- The news of the scandal began to seep out to the public through unofficial channels.
- After the flood, the river water will begin to seep into the low-lying agricultural fields.
- Despite their efforts, the oil spill began to seep further into the coastline.
- A sense of calm began to seep into her after she heard the good news.