Example Sentences

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“Let’s get to work. Operators, to your battle stations,” instructed Maliuk as he prowled the room, according to video footage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

So the first roar of the 2025 Lions has been heard - some old cats who have prowled this terrain before, some cubs who are experiencing this for the first time.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

Smko prowled the stage to some spiky Shostakovich music, displaying an uncanny mix of intensity and naturalness.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2024

Following an opening DJ set by Questlove, Jagger pranced and prowled a stage much smaller than he’s used to, one that a roadie prepared for him by sprinkling powder on the floor.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023

“There’s nowhere left to run,” Shadow growled as he prowled onto the beach.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown