Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounce (on)
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The bill would create a new framework for tackling threats posed by foreign governments and their proxies, an area critics say Britain's existing counterterrorism laws were not designed to address.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026 -
The pitch being indoors is another challenge crews had to tackle.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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In other social media videos, Fischer can be seen base jumping enthusiastically from sheer cliffs with only a parachute to break his fall.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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His challenge will be to jump Samuel on the depth chart to become the first corner off the bench if Porter or Dean are injured.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Brianna and Kierianna Long now face several charges in connection with the May 30 incident, including assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and assault with a dangerous weapon, according to local reports.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Police said the caller’s ex-boyfriend entered her house without permission and began assaulting her.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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Just attacking everything with strikes.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Police in the northwest Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights have released a sketch of a man accused of attacking and choking a woman this past weekend.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Pounce (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounce%20%28on%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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