ambush

Example Sentences

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D said that at this stage in life — a 40-something parent with a professional job — they never expected to be in the woods learning how to cross a creek in a simulated ambush.

From Washington Post

He and the other officer were ambushed by an armed suspect when they arrived at the scene of the domestic violence call, Marshall said.

From Seattle Times

The tank unit spends most days lying in wait to ambush Russian troops and engaging them in direct fire fights.

From New York Times

But Mr. Woodke’s kidnapping played a role in a fatal ambush of American soldiers in West Africa.

From New York Times

After carrying out raids at two schools and a factory, they were ambushed and took heavy gunfire, including from mortars and rocket-propelled grenades.

From New York Times