skulking

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Three Herbert scrambles and an incomplete pass later, and the Chargers were skulking off the field pointless, and the Patriots had a huge emotional lift.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

The main way I die is at the hands of the simulated antagonist, who is skulking somewhere in the ductwork.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2023

Because “The Laughter” is not just any book from such a perspective — it’s a no-holds-barred comic achievement that lambastes the power structures keeping men like Oliver skulking the halls of academe.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2023

The ending is a page turner as Wels describes Garfield’s last days alive, oblivious to Guiteau skulking in the shadows.

From Washington Post • Feb. 2, 2023

“No, I certainly will not be bringing him. Thing spends his Saturdays skulking up trees or hiding down holes.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell