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sneaking

noun B1
  1. The act of one who sneaks.

Plural sneakings

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When the police is at fault, it declares that it is on the track; and the government patiently awaits the day when it comes to say, with a sneaking air, that the track is lost.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 112 · C1
Marilla had a sneaking interest in politics herself, and as she thought it might be her only chance to see a real live Premier, she promptly took it, leaving Anne and Matthew to keep house until her return the following day.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 132 · C1

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