pounce
Example Sentences
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Collectors sensed the rarity of Thursday’s offering and pounced, with at least four bidders competing for the work over a 45-minute bidding war, pushing it over 13 times its $2 million high estimate.
The Gunners have been known to pounce late in the window and want more midfielders.
From BBC
But Alcaraz ground him down and pounced as Djokovic served to stay in the match to seal a maiden Australian championship.
From Barron's
The French international was reduced to tears after pouncing on a Pope error to roll into an unguarded net.
From Barron's
Harris-Genois said he took inspiration from a lion when creating Demogorgon's threatening posture -- toes perched, ready to pounce.
From Barron's
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