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stalking

stalking-horse N

stalk <a stalk; stalks> N

stalk

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leaf stalk (petiole)

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He had also completely morphed his ring style from a slick, quick-fisted, boxer/puncher to a strictly flat-footed, stalking, slugger to compensate for his loss of speed and reflexes.
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The preseason favorite can become the also-ran, and the player who gallops to an early lead can be caught by a stalking horse.
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The ghost of a man in a bowler hat and a little girl wanting to play have also been seen stalking the ground.
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Leading to a fertile ground for the stalking horse with the promise of a new deal.
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The bobcat hunts by stalking its prey and then ambushing it with a short chase or pounce.
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Other texts maintain that running backwards uphill with a lit candle and a turtle would ward off a stalking vampire.
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The stalking horse candidate has some advantage for making the opening bid.
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Stalking behaviours are related to harassment and intimidation.
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If the idea is viable and/or popular, the stalking horse person will lose out because the anonymous figure will discard him or her and take over the concept themselves.
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Watching this cat simply walk across a room was like watching a real leopard stalking on the veldt.
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