ambush

Example Sentences

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ADEN, Yemen — The ambush spot was good: Single-lane street, just enough space to overtake.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Researchers believe the behaviour may involve ambush attacks from below, with dolphins potentially unaware of the threat.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

He called Baptiste later that night to report an ambush.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

In one case, human footprints appear alongside deer tracks created at the same time, supporting the idea of pursuit or ambush activity within the dune environment.

From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2025

A lean cat stalked the gutter and fled as they approached; turned to watch them, with yellow, malevolent eyes, from the ambush of a garbage can.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin