lurking

Example Sentences

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But it is better to recognize, and reject, that deeper, more destabilizing attack on the very idea of law lurking beneath.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

Though Williamson’s guilty plea may seem like an ending to the saga, it shouldn’t be, because there’s still a lot lurking in the dark corners of this deal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Bobby Seagull, now a Maths teacher - says financial markets are even more complex now and you never quite know what nasty surprises are lurking under the surface.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Defense Secretary John Healey said the British Navy tracked three Russian submarines, with two specialist vessels lurking over critical pipelines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

I kicked my feet, trying to drag us up and away from the presence lurking below.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros