ambushed

Example Sentences

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Braddock’s column was ambushed by French and Native American forces at the Battle of the Monongahela.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"Fearing for his life and safety as he was being ambushed by three individuals, the officer fired defensive shots," the DHS statement said, adding "both attackers are in custody".

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

In the last hour, we reached the pinnacle of the tour, the meandering drive to the crash site, where Pusser claimed he was ambushed by at least three men.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2025

His first pitch was an elevated four-seamer that Davis Schneider ambushed for a home run to left.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

A Patriot guerrilla force called the Green Boys watched over the area—and at least once ambushed a Hessian patrol.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen