pounce

Example Sentences

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The strategy is something Lemssouguer hopes will help Arini pounce faster on investments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"They can't pounce because their legs that are in water," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 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

However, Kluh said she theorizes the Aedes aegypti might not have completely gone into hibernation during the winter and were ready to pounce at the first sign of warm temperatures.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

He pulled tight on his reins, swinging the raptor off to the side, and then dug his stirrups hard, urging it into a pounce.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older