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  • noun Plural form of crease.
  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of crease.

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Examples

  • Russia's economy in creases, we are told, 6% per annum, ours at 3%.

    The Berlin Crisis 1959

  • Then he glances at John and his expression creases into a frown.

    doggdot.us 2009

  • Then he glances at John and his expression creases into a frown.

    doggdot.us 2009

  • Those weren't "creases" - they were permanent wrinkles.

    Latest Articles LoudCitizen.org 2010

  • Have a look at people in jobs at airports and other places where there is an official dress code, and see where the creases are and and pressed areas.

    Archive 2006-10-01 2006

  • Have a look at people in jobs at airports and other places where there is an official dress code, and see where the creases are and and pressed areas.

    Show Me 2006

  • Dean reentered the lobby in jeans so clean the creases were a lighter shade of blue.

    Blood Lines Huff, Tanya 1993

  • Mention that fight to Silva and a pained expression creases his face.

    Ottawa Sun 2010

  • Four lines (aka creases) are painted onto the pitch around the wicket areas to define the batsman's "safe territory" and to determine the limit of the bowler's approach.

    Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2009

  • Four lines (aka creases) are painted onto the pitch around the wicket areas to define the batsman's "safe territory" and to determine the limit of the bowler's approach.

    Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2009

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