lurking

/ ˈlɜːkɪŋ /

adjective

1. lingering and persistent, though unsuspected or unacknowledged

   a lurking suspicion

2. dimly perceived

   a lurking shape half concealed in the shadows

Example Sentences

The father-of-three tells the BBC he is too afraid to return to subsistence farming because "the insurgents are still lurking. Just yesterday, they abducted over 10 people".

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If they give even the slightest hint that the Ashes drubbing is still lurking in their minds, Australia are ruthless and will pounce.

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But this year, he can’t escape the sense that something bad is lurking around the corner.

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Fears that unexpected losses might be lurking in the loan portfolios of regional banks sent stocks and Treasury yields lower on Thursday.

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Still, some bankers warned that there are signs of excess in financial markets, as well as lurking geopolitical risks that are difficult to forecast but could have serious financial consequences if they materialize.

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