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as in to infiltrate
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
over a period of several years, the undercover agent was able to worm his way into the drug kingpin's confidence
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The flea larvae, which look like tiny maggots, worm their way into the carpet or mattress, feeding on the flea dirt that their parents left behind, says Benson.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024
Unsurprisingly, then, my feed has been full of videos detailing lip filler that had wormed its way up to the philtrum (the groove in the upper lip) or, as in TikTok user Alissa aka @alissainthecity's case, gone even further.
—Charlotte Bitmead, refinery29.com, 20 Sep. 2024
The story centers around Tom Ripley (Matt Damon) a murderous con artist who worms his way into the life of the wealthy Dickey Greenleaf (Jude Law) and Dickey's girlfriend Marge Sherwood (Gwyneth Paltrow).
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2024
That said, as great as Olivia Colman is in The Favourite, technically speaking Emma Stone’s character, the conniving Abigail, is the real main character, driving the action forward and worming her way into the Queen’s heart (and bed).
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2024
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024
Unsurprisingly, then, my feed has been full of videos detailing lip filler that had wormed its way up to the philtrum (the groove in the upper lip) or, as in TikTok user Alissa aka @alissainthecity's case, gone even further.
—Charlotte Bitmead, refinery29.com, 20 Sep. 2024
The story centers around Tom Ripley (Matt Damon) a murderous con artist who worms his way into the life of the wealthy Dickey Greenleaf (Jude Law) and Dickey's girlfriend Marge Sherwood (Gwyneth Paltrow).
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2024
That said, as great as Olivia Colman is in The Favourite, technically speaking Emma Stone’s character, the conniving Abigail, is the real main character, driving the action forward and worming her way into the Queen’s heart (and bed).
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2024
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As of Saturday, the fires had chewed through more than 90,000 acres and there is worry the flames may be encroaching on the frog’s critical habitat.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
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About lives of three women in Mumbai dealing with work and love and encroaching gentrification, the film, perhaps because of its portrayal of a growing wealth gap in India, was snubbed by India as its Oscar submission.Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
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Even traditional investors have a way to participate with these ETFs, meaning that the language of blockchain is slowly infiltrating even the most resistant population groups.Lisa Loud, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Israel has alleged that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which provides support to Palestinian refugees, has been infiltrated by Hamas.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Although Ukraine's international backers have donated their own drones and many types of weapons to the war effort, experts say the vast majority of these are ill-suited to the constantly evolving front lines snaking through eastern Ukraine and along the border with Russia.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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The hotel has a celestial Mediterranean theme, special kids' suites decorated with a How To Train Your Dragon theme, and a pool that snakes around the property.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024
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Loosely cover with foil, and bake at 350°F until onions are tender and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 160°F, 1 hour to 1 hour, 30 minutes.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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In some counties, voters insert their ballots into on-site tabulators at in-person voting locations.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Access is easy without the need for ladders (rooftop tents) or crawling (traditional ground tents).Fergus Scholes, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Here's why At one point he’s basically indentured to almost comically evil thieves, who force him to crawl through small spaces in the rubble to steal for them.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Imagine shutting every door and window, yet an intrusive guest still sneaks into your home.David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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If 10 hours on stand are too much, sleep in, sneak to your spot at 9 a.m., and hunt out the rest of the day.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Asian Americans saw their unemployment rate creep lower to 3.9% from 4.1%.Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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Since then, online recommendations have crept ever further into the media ecosystem.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
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Nations slip their bonds If Musk is right that Trump will deliver a new order, and Dugin is right that the globalists have lost, then dusk now falls on that American Century.Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Pulling on his heartstrings works, and Darnell backs down but not without a last word: If Jabari’s grades start slipping, the fight is back on.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Worm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worm. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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