as in to assault
to take sudden, violent action against
the muggers pounced on the unsuspecting tourists as soon as they rounded the corner
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In a statement obtained by multiple outlets, the Department of Homeland Security said the news producer allegedly threw objects at a Border Patrol car and was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a federal law enforcement officer.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025 -
Several officers were assaulted during this period, including one struck in the face.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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And if Klopp felt the benefits of turning throw-ins into choreographed events, complete with long build-ups, would be outweighed in Liverpool’s case by a loss of attacking impetus, is there not something to be said for that?—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Officers found people trying to attack police cruisers with fireworks, cones, poles and other items.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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According to reports via Israeli outlet Ynet, the violence erupted when Hamas militants raided the neighborhood of Sabra in Gaza City, home to a clan called Doghmush, also known as the Al Doghmush family militia.—
Emma Bussey , Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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As wagers on the 2024 election grew last year, the CFTC renewed its scrutiny, and the FBI raided founder Shayne Coplan’s home in November.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Hours later, the players stormed onto the NFL turf under the bright stadium lights, ready to battle it out in a three-team round robin against the Murrieta Hawkeyes and Shadow Hawks.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The 34-year-old Colombian artist stormed the runway to perform between the parade of angel wings, and received her own coveted feathers in the process.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Authorities said the driver lost control of the bus, crossed into the opposite lane and struck rocks on the side of the road.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The military rescued the pair after striking a submersible vessel Thursday, in what was at least the sixth such attack since early September.—
NPR,
NPR,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Pounce (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounce%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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