ambushed

Example Sentences

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Two National Guardsmen who were ambushed on duty in Washington received Purple Hearts, one posthumously.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

In the last hour, we reached the pinnacle of the tour, the meandering drive to the crash site, where Pusser claimed he was ambushed by at least three men.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2025

"People are hungry. The last scheduled food convoy was ambushed, worsening the situation for an already exhausted population," said one resident.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

A police sergeant who jumped to the aid of a colleague who was ambushed by a knifeman has been awarded the King's Commendation for Bravery.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2025

The older kids were supposed to stay in the back of the bus, but Dana had snuck up behind Roy’s seat and ambushed him.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen