lurking

Example Sentences

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Lurking below the frontrunners are a host of superstars eager to pounce at the weekend.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Lurking in the dark and empty expanse of intergalactic space, something was generating tremendous amounts of gravity to tug on the galaxies — yet it seemingly refused to interact with light or any other force.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2024

But beware: Lurking in the lobby or elevator is Sam, an emotional support dog effectively terrorizing the building.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2024

Lurking under the embarrassment of these standing arguments about wholly speculative harms lies the embarrassment of the scientific claims proffered to support them.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2024

Lurking behind them were a minotaur and a bearded guy with an eye patch.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline