pounce on
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Herbert had to pounce on the loose ball and the threat was thwarted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
Sophisticated traders already use automated systems to monitor Truth Social and a review of trading data shows how quickly they pounce on the president’s comments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
He kept his cool to pounce on an error from Martin Zubimendi, round David Raya and slot in his ninth goal since joining the Red Devils.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 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
Now and then he’d get close enough to pounce on it.
From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson
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