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lurk

verb as in hide; move stealthily

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They advocate educating young scientists in how to communicate to the public about how they work, presenting an “easily recognizable public face so we are not seen as white-coated oddballs lurking in dark corners.”

Facing Spain, the ball found its way to Miller, who was lurking out wide - a dummy, step and a searing break was quickly finished by the flanker.

From BBC

Harder times for the Fed, and the economy, may lurk over the horizon.

It’s a piece of info about Oliver that Matthew knew by lurking online, which he’s stored away in the annals of his brain in case a moment like this might ever arise.

From Salon

The planetary scientist’s house survived, but unseen contaminants could be lurking in the soil.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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