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lurk

[lurk] / lɜrk /


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Although there are no direct references, such Surrealist and Expressionist tropes as Salvador Dalí’s melting watches and Edvard Munch’s screaming bridge-walker seem to lurk in Ms. Butterly’s aesthetic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

All sorts of embarrassment could lurk in those.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The handheld camera prefers to lurk on the wooden side of the easel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Murrin’s case highlights pitfalls that lurk when people entrust someone with their taxes, according to Olson.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Tragedy seemed to lurk around every corner, casting its shadow over any wrong turn or chance encounter.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older




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