pounce
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Sophisticated traders already use automated systems to monitor Truth Social and a review of trading data shows how quickly they pounce on the president’s comments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Came rushing out of his box to make one vital clearance before Mbappe could pounce.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
"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
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
At this point I’m starting to realize that I have to do most of my homework at school because both TJ and Pop Pop pounce on me as soon as I walk through the door.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
A Wall Street Journal review of trading data shows how quickly some traders have pounced on the president’s online comments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
He pounced from close range to score the second goal in Mexico's 3-0 win over the Czech Republic.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Binance’s rivals pounced on its exit, with exchanges Coinbase and OKX, which both have EU licenses, offering bonuses to lure new customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
As we left the theater, a team of publicists pounced.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Closing my eyes, I could of gone to sleep if the boys hadn’t pounced on me and sent me under.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
The company has been monitoring social media for mentions of the Disney-YouTube TV stalemate and pouncing when anyone mentions DirecTV by answering questions and providing information.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2025
Rublev cruised through the opening set before pouncing on Fearnley's serve at 4-5 to book his spot in the second round.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2025
In a sweep-evading 8-2 win over the Padres at Petco Park on Sunday, the Dodgers got back to working better at-bats, manufacturing consistent baserunners, then pouncing on mistakes with their lineup’s trademark pop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2025
He hit the post with a header as Wolves searched for an equaliser at 1-0 down, then finished neatly after pouncing on Joel Latibeaudiere's mis-control.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2024
Then, pouncing, it had aimed a blow of its great bill at Fiver, who just managed to dodge in time.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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