pounce

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

Goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov dropped an early free-kick from Rangers captain James Tavernier, but managed to block the shot from Barron, who was waiting to pounce on the loose ball.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

He was wound up as tight as a spring, and I thought that any second he might pounce on Dusty Muleman, who was smaller and flabbier.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen