lurking

/ ˈlɜːkɪŋ /

adjective

1. lingering and persistent, though unsuspected or unacknowledged

   a lurking suspicion

2. dimly perceived

   a lurking shape half concealed in the shadows

Example Sentences

West Ham vice-chair Karren Brady told the House of Lords there were "dangers lurking" in the bill, arguing it would affect competition.

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They advocate educating young scientists in how to communicate to the public about how they work, presenting an “easily recognizable public face so we are not seen as white-coated oddballs lurking in dark corners.”

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Facing Spain, the ball found its way to Miller, who was lurking out wide - a dummy, step and a searing break was quickly finished by the flanker.

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It’s a piece of info about Oliver that Matthew knew by lurking online, which he’s stored away in the annals of his brain in case a moment like this might ever arise.

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The planetary scientist’s house survived, but unseen contaminants could be lurking in the soil.

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