lurking

Example Sentences

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Though Williamson’s guilty plea may seem like an ending to the saga, it shouldn’t be, because there’s still a lot lurking in the dark corners of this deal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

It’s ironic that many A.I. overlords are so obsessed with taste lately, lurking at Prada shows and Vanity Fair parties.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

Other fears lurking for banks include the risk that the war in Iran could drive inflation higher and curtail dealmaking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

There’s no reaching past something sticky or spoiled, no quiet dread lurking in the crisper drawer.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

When he was honest with himself, he supposed he always felt it in a way, lurking in the back of his mind, waiting for the quiet moments.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray