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in a quiet, careful, and deliberate manner intended to avoid detection or observation
- The ninja moved stealthily through the darkened corridors.
- The cat approached the prey stealthily, keeping low to the ground.
- The spy entered the room stealthily, avoiding creaky floorboards.
- The predator moved through the forest stealthily to surprise its prey.
- The thief stealthily picked the lock to gain entry without noise.