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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Markets were largely anticipating the decision, given how oral arguments in the case had played out, and it removed an ongoing overhang that had been lurking in the background.
From Barron's
Stocks may well take their cue from economic data this week but there’s a dangerous wildcard lurking–AI disruption fears.
From Barron's
Stocks may well take their cue from economic data this week but there’s a dangerous wildcard lurking–AI disruption fears.
From Barron's
Yet lurking at the core of the Core Club was Jeffrey Epstein.
A closer look at Friday’s report revealed inflation challenges lurking under the surface.
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