- present participle of prowl.
prowling
Example Sentences
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Nor is it the way they never concerned themselves with prowling the stage or donning anything other than sensible blazers and jeans.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Branch, widely projected to go in the second round of the NFL draft later this week, faces misdemeanor charges of obstructing public sidewalks, prowling and obstructing a law enforcement officer.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Analysts say the products underpinning identity security will need to adapt as the number of bots and agents prowling networks surges in the next few years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
The prowling bassline of National Anthem and the slamming drum loops of Idioteque, in particular, give the audience ample opportunity to jump up and down.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025
Nor did Perry, descending the post- office steps with the Mexican box balanced on a shoulder, observe the prowling car and the policemen in it.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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