stalked
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of stalked
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In New York, where the firm is located, people are only eligible for those if they are being stalked by a partner or ex-partner.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
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
When Ben Jones made his move on 28-1 shot Jordans around the final bend, Townend stalked the leaders on I Am Maximus and finally burst for the front near the famous Aintree elbow.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 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
The servants talked of nothing else, and Frith stalked about as though the whole of the evening would depend on him alone.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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