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  • present participle of stalk.
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stalking

[staw-king] / ˈstɔ kɪŋ /


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The reports include officers of all genders, but many cases involve a uniformed man stalking a civilian woman — or the people close to her.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

Critics say they violate privacy rights, citing incidents where officers have allegedly used Flock’s cameras for stalking.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Flock cameras help police solve crimes, but cases of officers abusing their access to the technology for stalking raise concerns about privacy violations.

From Slate Aug. 13, 2026

Luigi Mangione who is accused of killing a health insurance boss in Manhattan may plead guilty to stalking charges in his federal case, The New York Times reported Thursday.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

I turned to see High John stalking over.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

“Gurgi is ready for new walkings and stalkings, oh, yes! And new seekings and peekings! Great lords have been kind to happy, jolly Gurgi!”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

His play consisted chiefly of elaborate stalkings of easily captured animals.

From A Mountain Boyhood by Enos B. (Enos Benjamin) Comstock




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