lurking

Example Sentences

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"I was adamant that there was a red scrum out lurking in the background that was going to bring me down," said Chessum.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

That’s a signal to Wall Street that big banks are highly focused on what problems might be lurking within private credit, said Mark Malek, chief investment officer at Muriel Siebert.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 14, 2026

Many attempted to dodge the question, pivoting to terrorism or border security, but her tenacity revealed exactly what most of them actually believe: that there is a “but” lurking around the corner of every statement.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2026

And watch out for company boosters lurking in groups to counter complaints.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

She knew that poverty could be a different kind of monster, always lurking and waiting to consume.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray