Example Sentences

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"The big thing is getting the speeds," said Kenyon, who will be prowling the practice putting green "keeping on top of the maintenance" of his players.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

Certainly, studios will be prowling this year’s Cannes Film Festival eager to find the next “Parasite,” but a film as idiosyncratic as Bong’s will prove tough to clone.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2020

And as sales of cosmetics and cookies surge, what few Sumatran tigers remain will be prowling in ever decreasing circles.

From Time • Nov. 2, 2013

"The devils will be prowling up this stream within a few hours; I should not be surprised if they are near us this moment; the boat is of no further use to us."

From The Jungle Fugitives A Tale of Life and Adventure in India Including also Many Stories of American Adventure, Enterprise and Daring by Ellis, Edward Sylvester

"Collins already knows where our camp is and nobody else will be prowling around here at this hour."

From The Young Wireless Operator—As a Fire Patrol The Story of a Young Wireless Amateur Who Made Good as a Fire Patrol by Theiss, Lewis E.