stalked

Example Sentences

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Guardiola grew frustrated with City's failure to kill off Newcastle, urging his players to "keep the ball better" as he stalked the touchline.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Although the shadow of Southern slavery stalked California, some people managed to find freedom in those early years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

Joshua stalked him, swinging heavy lefts and rights that cut only air, with each miss drawing gasps from the crowd.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

Like prized athletes, the students describe being courted or stalked, depending upon whom you ask.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025

The cat stalked behind, stomach empty and feet wet, but unwilling to let Alyce go on without him.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman