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has been lurking
  • present perfect progressive of lurk (3rd person singular).

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Meanwhile, the cloud that has been lurking across southern Scotland and Northern Ireland should clear and whilst not as hot it will at least be sunny.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

But much cooler air has been lurking on the western side of this atmospheric boundary.

From Washington Post • Apr. 17, 2022

The new case means the virus has been lurking undetected since then.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 16, 2022

Tune in to the video above to learn more about Carla Rhodes and see what has been lurking in my own backyard.

From The Verge • Feb. 16, 2022

Then the captain calls for Carlyle, who has been lurking in the corner, as he always lurks during these meetings.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman