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ambush

[am-boosh] / ˈæm bʊʃ /
NOUN
surprise attack, trap
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Appeared in the February 2, 2026, print edition as 'The Medicare Advantage Ambush'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

All of the Navy's Astute Class submarines bear a name beginning with the letter A: HMS Astute, Ambush, Artful, Audacious and Anson are all in active service.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2025

Through June 25, Ambush will host a pop-up to celebrate the brand’s SS23 collection at Terminal 27 in West Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2023

Malcolm Mays’ three touchdown passes staked Hampton to a 24-17 lead through three quarters, but he also threw three interceptions, including a pick in the end zone in the final minute by Maine’s Austin Ambush.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2022

The Rebels wd not treat with us; they had abandon’d their Post of Ambush & could not be Found.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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