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The central stalk, called a spadix, can grow above caretakers’ heads just weeks after first sprouting above the soil.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

The study reaffirms fears that many wolves are becoming dependent on cattle as a primary food source as it is easier to feed on slow-moving, fatty cows than stalk the state’s dwindling deer population.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

These organisms had U-shaped bodies and were anchored to the seafloor by a stalk.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 6, 2026

"Wilder is going to be coming on strong early, but I expect Derek to weather the storm, stalk his man down and finish it in big style in the 12th round."

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026

As Walter approaches the open window, I stalk off, pausing just long enough to spit in the dust.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

The researchers process PET plastic, discarded corn stalks and leaves, and other biomass using a proprietary technique known as oxidative hydrothermal dissolution.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026

One morning, I spend 20 minutes watching a 4-foot-tall great blue heron as it stalks fish along a pond’s edge.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

It looks like charcoal, but the black briquettes are actually made from plant waste: millet and sesame stalks, palm fronds and cobs.

From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026

Aliyu Abdullahi Isa, a 25-year-old Fulani herder, knows the names of all the 20 white cattle grazing on the remains of dry stalks of maize.

From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2026

She throws down two more stalks, and moments later three ragwort ponies snort the air and snuffle at the ground.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

At this World Cup, they did everything to put the ball in his vicinity, while he stalked around, shunting his way into space.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

In New York, where the firm is located, people are only eligible for those if they are being stalked by a partner or ex-partner.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026

Chisora, partly outside of the ropes, beat the count at eight, eyes glazed, as Wilder stalked forward.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026

“Justice has been served against two agitators who stalked a federal employee, livestreamed it on social media, and traumatized both the victim and his family,” First Asst.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026

He turned, and when she stalked toward him, he realized with a start that though her hair was down, her face was just her face.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

Hate stalking the airline seat map for a better seat ahead of your flight like it’s a part-time job?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

The Millers and their children moved from their Virginia home into military housing last year amid what the White House has described as a campaign of stalking, doxing and threats against the family.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

They highlighted cases of police misuse elsewhere, such as officers stalking romantic partners, and explained how Flock’s system can create “heat maps,” showing where a vehicle has been over time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

The filming would only be unlawful if it could be seen as harassment, stalking, if the footage is voyeuristic, or in circumstances where there would be a reasonable expectation of privacy.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Hazel eyed the open path warily and then moved over to the side, creeping along the trees like a stalking wolf.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu