pounce on

Example Sentences

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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

"So although it might be food very near to them and they might be drooling, they actually can't pounce on to them."

From BBC • Mar. 7, 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

He kept his cool to pounce on an error from Martin Zubimendi, round David Raya and slot in his ninth goal since joining the Red Devils.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

He chased mice, tried to pounce on them, swept them away with his wings, even caught a few and pecked them sharply, as though to warn them.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich