lunging

Example Sentences

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She posted a video of herself doing squats with heavy weight 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

Again, no storming, no lunging, not even a feint.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025

“Oh no no no,” said the attendant, lunging at the suitcase before it moved two inches.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri