prowler

Example Sentences

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Zeke, a white and gray short-haired cat with a penchant for taking down rats, is known in his Boston neighborhood as a fearless prowler.

From New York Times • Aug. 2, 2022

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

He tried to think of what animal, what night prowler, she reminded him.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck