lunging

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Kai Havertz made a lunging tackle from behind on Lesley Ugochukwu, with the Arsenal player only shown a yellow card.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

But some physicians say the tech isn’t ready to replace human judgment and companies are lunging into medical AI services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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

Felix looked quite good on his Chelsea debut in their derby match against Fulham... until he was sent off for a lunging tackle on Kenny Tete in a 2-1 defeat.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025

Bull said, lunging at a piece of bacon.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy