pounce
Example Sentences
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Lurking below the frontrunners are a host of superstars eager to pounce at the weekend.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
While the other candidates pressed their palms against the podiums, ready to pounce on every question, Becerra clasped his hands like an altar boy.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Watch out for capex-related scares, but it’s worth being ready to pounce on the winners of all that spending as well.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
The strategy is something Lemssouguer hopes will help Arini pounce faster on investments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
As soon as Ike and Felix stood under the tree with Ravi, they were going to pounce.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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