lunging

Example Sentences

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She posted a video of herself squatting with heavy weights and lunging on the knee, protected by a brace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

With the game still scoreless in the 29th minute, Romero -- who has been vocal in his criticism of Tottenham's owners lately -- was dismissed after lunging in to catch Casemiro on the ankle.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Jabs were scarce; instead, the fight descended into clinches from Clarke and heavy leaning from TKV, with lunging, telegraphed punches punctuating the action.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

But when it mattered most — that being with 3.3 seconds to play and the Sparks trailing by one — Plum lowered her shoulder and slipped between swiping arms and lunging bodies.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

Nadia pulls on Rootbeer’s leash and reaches her key toward Seth Mnookin’s apartment door, but suddenly the dog isn’t lunging at the corner.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins