pounce
Example Sentences
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"Octopuses are like cats: they will sneak up on their prey and pounce, and they want to do so as fast as possible, so that they don't become preyed upon," Tse says.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Maybe we can’t force it—purple fingers after voting in Iraq—but we can be ready to pounce.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
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
If it moves well above 30, it could be a sign to pounce, according to Mark Travis, president of Intrepid Capital.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
The thick black strands fell over my right eye, but I watched Ucho with my left as if he were a jaguar ready to pounce.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
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