ambush

Example Sentences

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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

Lois Norris, representing Coates, said the application was an "ambush by Mr Harrison's legal team".

From BBC • Feb. 10, 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

The sun from ambush was threatening the world with red daggers, but the shadows were gray and solid-looking around the barn.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston