stalked
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of stalked
Example Sentences
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Chisora, partly outside of the ropes, beat the count at eight, eyes glazed, as Wilder stalked forward.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Guardiola grew frustrated with City's failure to kill off Newcastle, urging his players to "keep the ball better" as he stalked the touchline.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
According to the Sunday Telegraph, a woman known to have stalked Prince Harry sat near him during his appearance at the High Court last week.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026
Like prized athletes, the students describe being courted or stalked, depending upon whom you ask.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025
Lloyd stalked out of the crick and teetered on the bank.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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