Example Sentences

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Salmonberry, salal, evergreen huckleberry and more probably are lurking nearby.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2023

Chelsea are in the driving seat, but Manchester United are hot on their heels and Arsenal are lurking - could they pull off a late charge for the trophy?

From BBC • May 20, 2023

Many worry that other nasty surprises are lurking as the rapid series of interest rate hikes the Fed has delivered over the past year dry up cheap money and widen fissures in the economy.

From Reuters • Mar. 25, 2023

He knew how to keep himself secure online, but the incident brought home just how many opportunities for privacy breaches there are lurking in everyday devices.

From Slate • Jan. 3, 2023

She brings me lemon balm tea to settle my nerves and starts cleaning up the mess, breathing hard with effort and fear, muttering about how she knew it, that thieves are lurking around every comer.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau