stalked
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of stalked
Example Sentences
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And yet for all this success, a persistent melancholy stalked the writer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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
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
Annoyed, avoiding my gaze, he slammed down his magazine and stalked through the double doors without looking back.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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