lunged
Example Sentences
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Elsewhere, a staff member lunged towards a toddler-sized robot in a T-shirt that threatened to knock into a human child.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
In November 2025, Beatriz Ziegenfus told authorities that she was passing the dog and his owner when it lunged at her and bit her on her right forearm, knocking her down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
It was a wise move, as the same bear lunged at other visitors minutes later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Teacher Vicki Williams previously told the court the boy followed her into a classroom to ask her for help with his history work and then "lunged" at her.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The mongoose swiped a paw through the air and the mamba lunged, striking at its paw with terrifying accuracy.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
