stalked
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of stalked
Example Sentences
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Helping his brother-in-law film a documentary, Thapar watched as their subject stalked a herd of sambar deer in one of the many Ranthambore lakes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
“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
A man who stalked former Conservative leadership candidate Dame Penny Mordaunt has been sentenced to 20 weeks in jail.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026
Grandpa plopped his hat on and stalked off before I could tell him that Mama was the one crying now.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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