stalk
Example Sentences
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Once the plant decides to bloom, it channels its entire reserve of accumulated sugar upward into the stalk in a matter of days.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
An unsuccessful stalk is pure frustration, while a successful one is often the most thrilling and memorable aspect of a hunt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
These organisms had U-shaped bodies and were anchored to the seafloor by a stalk.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
The chimp she later named David Graybeard had been using the stalk to fish for the bugs.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025
He reaches for my arm as I stalk down the path, frantically jimmying the stubborn gate until at once it bursts open.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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