prowler

Example Sentences

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On the contrary, he makes her eggs and gives the prowler a jump.

From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2023

For now, I can only turn up the volume on my security-cam alerts, enduring the false alarms triggered by wildlife but ensuring that I’ll be awake should the prowler return.

From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2022

He survived prowler workout drills at Servite and made it through waking up at 6 a.m. for weight training, so Army should be a breeze.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2022

When Mare is called to investigate a prowler, she's called out to Grub Road.

From Salon • May 30, 2021

Following the circle of dim gold light cast by the candle, he went up the stairs and, feeling like a prowler, he poked his head into Albert’s bedroom.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick