pounce
Example Sentences
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Watch out for capex-related scares, but it’s worth being ready to pounce on the winners of all that spending as well.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
Many companies see a moment to pounce on bigger deals that would normally face prolonged antitrust scrutiny.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Many viewed this negotiating cycle as an opportunity to pounce on the increased visibility, and in a lot of ways, the union did.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
Bialle-Biarrey went from scorer to provider soon after when grubbering in behind for Theo Atissogbe to pounce - 14-7 France.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
That’s like telling a cat not to pounce on a mouse.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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