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

The tool can find bugs lurking in decades-old code, according to Anthropic, and autonomously find ways to exploit them.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 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

For Ophie, who could now clearly see the ghost lurking beneath the skin of the girl, all of this was like reading a tragic pulp romance—just the kind she and Clara loved.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland