lunging

Example Sentences

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She posted a video of herself squatting with heavy weights and lunging on the knee, protected by a brace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 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

For Safdie, that process entails going to a vulnerable place with his composer, lunging for the feelings as best he can.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

Jabs were scarce; instead, the fight descended into clinches from Clarke and heavy leaning from TKV, with lunging, telegraphed punches punctuating the action.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

She looked down at the disfigured page, with its hideous black marks, and the words came lunging out at her, empty eyes and open jaws.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee