stalked
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of stalked
Example Sentences
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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
He told CBS that investigators would try to determine if Guthrie was being stalked or harassed.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
Although the shadow of Southern slavery stalked California, some people managed to find freedom in those early years.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026
Like prized athletes, the students describe being courted or stalked, depending upon whom you ask.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025
He turned, and when she stalked toward him, he realized with a start that though her hair was down, her face was just her face.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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