skulk
verb (used without object)
to lie or keep in hiding, as for some evil reason.
has been skulking
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present perfect progressiveof skulk (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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For the last six festivals, the man who calls himself the Poster Menace has been skulking the streets of Auld Reekie, sneaking his creations in amidst the thousands that line the city's every surface.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 16, 2012
He’s one who has been skulking his duty ever since he came on board.
From Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor by Webb, Archibald
