stalk
noun
the stem or main axis of a plant.
had stalked
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past perfectof stalk.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Darkness had stalked Thomas for weeks at the start of his sophomore season at Loyola Chicago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2025
Searle, who represented himself, told the court he there was no evidence he had stalked Judge Jenkins, saying he only wanted to express concerns about his treatment by the court.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2023
"Man-eating," on the other hand, included tigers that had stalked and attacked humans then eaten the body.
From Salon ● May 18, 2022
Years earlier, when he was in middle school, students reported Johnson had stalked them on social media, engaging them in odd behavior, the Post reported.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 14, 2022
As they made their descent, he could feel Loras Tyrell's sullen stare, but the boy had stalked away before Ned reached the floor of the throne room.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
