lunging
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The finish was epitomized in the final minutes when, leading by five, Smart had a lunging, slapping steal before throwing a perfect bounce pass to a driving James, who finished with a dunk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
But some physicians say the tech isn’t ready to replace human judgment and companies are lunging into medical AI services.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
With the game still scoreless in the 29th minute, Romero -- who has been vocal in his criticism of Tottenham's owners lately -- was dismissed after lunging in to catch Casemiro on the ankle.
From Barron's ● Feb. 7, 2026
Jumping or lunging at Williams is futile, Verse said, because “he’s very able to get away from anything you bring to him.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2026
Jerry felt himself lunging toward the ground, arms and legs askew, all mixed up with Carter’s arms and legs.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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