stalked
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of stalked
Example Sentences
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“Justice has been served against two agitators who stalked a federal employee, livestreamed it on social media, and traumatized both the victim and his family,” First Asst.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 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
Author Michelle McNamara a decade ago helped revive interest in a serial killer who stalked parts of California in the 1970s and 1980s.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
A man who stalked former Conservative leadership candidate Dame Penny Mordaunt has been sentenced to 20 weeks in jail.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026
As the wolf stalked his prey the world began to slow down again for Jack.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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