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skulkers

noun

plural of skulker

as in skunks

someone who acts in a sly and secret manner she surprised the skulker eavesdropping beneath her window

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In North Carolina, rabies cases are most commonly found in raccoons, skunks, foxes and bats, Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health and Health Administration Rafael Vieira told UNC Charlotte.

— Eva Flowe October 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
In California, bats and skunks are the animals that most often get rabies, according to the state health department.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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Perhaps the most striking styles in the lineup stood on curvaceous, sculptural heels resembling slithering snakes.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
The snakes live on the ground and can weigh more than 45 pounds, according to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

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There are leaders, lurkers, peacekeepers, instigators, and the person who only surfaces to drop an occasional thumbs-up.

— Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026
The Cubs and Padres are well clear of any lurkers for the top two spots, but the Mets have the last ticket in for now, with San Francisco, Arizona and Cincinnati all within 2 1/2 games of them.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025

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However, the film’s candy-colored palette (derived from a box of macarons), New Romantic–heavy soundtrack, and countless contemporary winks (eagle-eyed fans will spot those lilac Converse sneakers in the exhibition) are singlehandedly Sofia.

— Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Layer a blazer over a bike short, swap sneakers for loafers, and the shift from Pilates to a corner table happens without a second thought.

— Zoë Mackay, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

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