Example Sentences

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The looming deadline will lurk in Riley’s mind as he begins a search for Grinch’s replacement, but it will not rush the decision.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2023

As Mühling proves, the traces of this conflict will lurk beneath the Black Sea’s surface — and reverberate on its shores — long after the war has ended.

From Washington Post • Jul. 29, 2022

But there will lurk some dangerous teams: probably Samoa and Tonga, possibly even Australia.

From The Guardian • May 18, 2015

Change: “look dude, it’s never good: heads will roll, new annoying policies will be instituted, consultants will lurk behind conference room doors.”

From Forbes • Dec. 16, 2013

Like a leopard, I will lurk by the path.

From The World English Bible (WEB): Hosea by Anonymous