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lurking

British  
/ ˈlɜːkɪŋ /

adjective

  1. lingering and persistent, though unsuspected or unacknowledged

    a lurking suspicion

  2. dimly perceived

    a lurking shape half concealed in the shadows
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Lurking in the background is also the reported massive offer - some say about 1bn euros - from Saudi Arabia for him.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025

Lurking two games behind Arizona and New York are the Atlanta Braves, and they begin a three-game series against the Mets on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2024

Lurking in the background are heightened geopolitical risks.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2024

But beware: Lurking in the lobby or elevator is Sam, an emotional support dog effectively terrorizing the building.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2024

Lurking at the far edge of the fire, always away from the people and the eyes and the words that stung.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis

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