skulked

Example Sentences

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Defector Brooks Koepka skulked back to the PGA Tour, accepting penalties for going astray.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Unlike earlier generations of royals who skulked in and out of the hospital alone, Charles left his recent treatment with Camilla by his side, providing the support most people would expect from their spouses.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

On his first day, as he skulked around the corridors, trying to avoid being recognised, John Holmes, the head of security, walked straight past him.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2020

At Other, though, I skulked, soaking up the sounds but keeping resolutely shtum, staying for ages then leaving with just freesheets and flyers, usually.

From The Guardian • Nov. 26, 2020

At the gate, she skulked; she felt like a thief.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie