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Recent Examples of stalk
Here’s what to know about the letter, Iran’s nuclear program and the overall tensions that have stalked relations between Tehran and Washington since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
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Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
To those used to seeing Mescal shine as the quiet and caring boyfriend on Normal People, watching the Irish heartthrob play a wife-beater and rapist stalking his prey with a maniacal grin is certainly a somewhat disturbing (and impressive) transformation.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025
The Science Behind Why Wolves Run In Packs Picture a pack of wolves in the wilderness stalking prey.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Abuse survivors can feel helpless trying to escape perpetrators or avoid being found and stalked when the safeguards in place are repeatedly violated, experts said, as in Lisa’s case.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
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Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
To those used to seeing Mescal shine as the quiet and caring boyfriend on Normal People, watching the Irish heartthrob play a wife-beater and rapist stalking his prey with a maniacal grin is certainly a somewhat disturbing (and impressive) transformation.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025
The Science Behind Why Wolves Run In Packs Picture a pack of wolves in the wilderness stalking prey.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Abuse survivors can feel helpless trying to escape perpetrators or avoid being found and stalked when the safeguards in place are repeatedly violated, experts said, as in Lisa’s case.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalk
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The White Van is a kinetic heist thriller following a troubled young woman who is lured into a criminal scheme that leaves her wanted for bank robbery and hunted by a corrupt cop who doesn’t want justice – but wants the money for himself.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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The waiver states that hikers may not hunt, camp or spend the night on the property.—
John Meyer,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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Some of the most prolific talents the show has ever produced strutted straight out of the show's third installment, which culminated in a finale that saw fan-favorite model Yaya DaCosta duke it out against Eva Marcille (more on her, later) on the runway.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Mamoulian flourished his new set of watercolors in an extravagant ballroom sequence set on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo — a kaleidoscope of ladies swirling in blue, green and yellow gowns and men strutting in bright red uniforms.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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Equally, especially after letdowns in the Champions League and the cup competitions, Díaz has more dreams to chase at Anfield, knowing that head coach Arne Slot’s promising project remains in the embryonic stages.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Chelsea were chasing the game from the 20th minute but registered just eight touches in Arsenal’s box.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Hoping to out-Elon Elon, Gov. Ron DeSantis saddled up and brought out his own little DOGE-y last week, a prancing pony of an excuse for real governing.—
Pat Beall,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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At times, the show subverts expectations, casting Salonga as the Into the Woods witch while Peters prances about in a red cloak as Little Red Riding Hood.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Stalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalk. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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