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
While the other candidates pressed their palms against the podiums, ready to pounce on every question, Becerra clasped his hands like an altar boy.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
The strategy is something Lemssouguer hopes will help Arini pounce faster on investments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 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
The cousins tugged the rope tight between them, prepared to pounce.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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