pounce

Example Sentences

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The strategy is something Lemssouguer hopes will help Arini pounce faster on investments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Many viewed this negotiating cycle as an opportunity to pounce on the increased visibility, and in a lot of ways, the union did.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Some analysts say that the selloff could be short-lived, pointing out that dip-buyers have been quick to pounce on previous bouts of volatility, as they did during April’s tariff-driven selloff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Home captain Rani Khedira overpowered former Union midfielder Robert Andrich to pounce on a loose ball and hammer home in the 28th minute.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

The scent trail shifts, causing the predator to miss the pounce.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver