pounce

Example Sentences

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Many companies see a moment to pounce on bigger deals that would normally face prolonged antitrust scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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

If it moves well above 30, it could be a sign to pounce, according to Mark Travis, president of Intrepid Capital.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

The Gunners have been known to pounce late in the window and want more midfielders.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Rocket wasn’t perched on the top of Mom’s dresser, where sometimes he acted like he was a lion or a tiger out in the jungle waiting to pounce on his prey.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix