lurking
Britishadjective
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lingering and persistent, though unsuspected or unacknowledged
a lurking suspicion
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dimly perceived
a lurking shape half concealed in the shadows
Example Sentences
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Though Williamson’s guilty plea may seem like an ending to the saga, it shouldn’t be, because there’s still a lot lurking in the dark corners of this deal.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
It’s ironic that many A.I. overlords are so obsessed with taste lately, lurking at Prada shows and Vanity Fair parties.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
They found the tool could locate dormant bugs lurking in decades-old code and easily exploit them.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Defense Secretary John Healey said the British Navy tracked three Russian submarines, with two specialist vessels lurking over critical pipelines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Think about it—why is he always lurking outside the Park and never allowed beyond the gates?”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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