ambush

Example Sentences

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Species that feed on invertebrates, forage along the bottom, or rely on ambush strategies to catch prey also showed higher rates of contamination compared with other fish.

From Science Daily

Kabawat is ambushed by an enthusiastic crowd of young women talking excitedly over each other - former students from her Tastakel classes.

From BBC

"Fearing for his life and safety as he was being ambushed by three individuals, the officer fired defensive shots," the DHS statement said, adding "both attackers are in custody".

From BBC

Maybe Buffalo is a team of destiny, but this feels like an ambush in waiting.

From Los Angeles Times

Within days, he told her that he and others had been ambushed in an area controlled by Russian forces.

From BBC