pounce on
Example Sentences
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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
Some analysts say that the selloff could be short-lived, pointing out that dip-buyers have been quick to pounce on previous bouts of volatility, as they did during April’s tariff-driven selloff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
Goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov dropped an early free-kick from Rangers captain James Tavernier, but managed to block the shot from Barron, who was waiting to pounce on the loose ball.
From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026
My wife and I keep current with L.A. condo listings so we can pounce on a place either soon after our home sale or possibly just before that.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 30, 2025
Slowly, I move down to the end of the dining table, like she might pounce on me if I move too fast.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
