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ambush

[am-boosh] / ˈæm bʊʃ /
NOUN
surprise attack, trap
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ADEN, Yemen — The ambush spot was good: Single-lane street, just enough space to overtake.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Researchers believe the behaviour may involve ambush attacks from below, with dolphins potentially unaware of the threat.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Many years later, Enrile gave differing statements on that key event, saying at one point the claimed ambush was made up, and then writing in his memoir that it had actually happened.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

These warmer waters could be pushing inexperienced juveniles into new regions where the orcas can more easily ambush them.

From Science Daily • Nov. 3, 2025

Somehow, I had to drag the iron monsters away from Miss Rose and get the others to abandon the ambush.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia