prowling

Example Sentences

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Branch, widely projected to go in the second round of the NFL draft later this week, faces misdemeanor charges of obstructing public sidewalks, prowling and obstructing a law enforcement officer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Mick Cronin just seems to be angry all the time prowling the sidelines.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

The prowling bassline of National Anthem and the slamming drum loops of Idioteque, in particular, give the audience ample opportunity to jump up and down.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

As America entered World War II, New York City was threatened by prowling U-boats off the coast and Nazi spies lodged in Manhattan hotels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

He sounded as if there was absolutely nothing remarkable about the fact that they were prowling around in someone else’s garden in the middle of the night.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke