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creep by

Fig. [for time] to pass slowly. The minutes crept by as I awaited Mrs. Barron's telephone call. I know the days will creep by until we finally get our test results.
See also: creep

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Basil (1)BAZ-əlEnglish
Tiarnach-Irish
JennyJEN-ee (English)English, Swedish, Finnish, German, Dutch, Spanish
Margarethemahr-gah-RE-tə (German)German, Danish
Coeus-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
HaileeHAY-leeEnglish (Modern)