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pussyfooted

verb

past tense of pussyfoot

as in weaseled

to avoid giving a definite answer or position politicians who try to pussyfoot around hot-button issues

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as in lurked

to move about in a sly or secret manner pussyfooting through the hallways in the middle of the night

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There was some pink smoke at the start of the match from pyrotechnics, but the air eventually cleared as the action heated up and players from both teams shook off the rust from the long layoff.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
After a while Bill came out, shook my hand and beckoned me over to his Capri to take me for my medical down near the docks.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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On April 29, the loose body that lurked in the backdrop all along became lodged inside Skubal’s elbow joint in front of the world.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Beneath all the splendor, the couture, the balls, and the opera lurked an undercurrent of hatred, one that would fester and erupt in ways both insidious and catastrophic.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

Definition of lurked

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John Sugar has snuck into Ray Vega’s home and stands behind his adversary with a gun aimed at his head.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Martin Ramirez, 49, who manages a nearby body shop, said a rat sneaked into his shop just days after the fire was knocked down.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

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By contrast, jobs for education majors and those in the health professions slid 16%.

— Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
The same will be true for Wallace, who slid onto all-defense this past season, and for McCain, who fit in seamlessly after arriving in Oklahoma.

— Fred Katz, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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