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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Routh, 59, was charged on five federal criminal counts, including attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer, and multiple firearms offenses.—
Anders Hagstrom , Lucas Y. Tomlinson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025 -
The nonviolent protest at the Common on Saturday took place after last week’s pro-Palestinian rally in which protesters assaulted Boston Police officers, one of whom suffered a broken nose that required reconstructive surgery.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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In the game, Elliott operated as the right ‘No 10’ (attacking midfielder), passing neatly and playing well in a first half that only offered promise in spurts.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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All patients were treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of immunotherapy drugs that help the immune system recognize and attack tumor cells more effectively.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Thieves have raided the Louvre multiple times over the decades - and once managed to snatch Mona Lisa herself right off the wall.—
NPR,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
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On Friday, videos and posts on social media claiming that ICE had raided The Abbey, an iconic LGBTQ+ bar in the city’s Rainbow District.—
James Factora,
Them.,
20 Oct. 2025
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The bridge swayed ever so slightly as the mass of runners began to storm across.—
Nicholas Thompson,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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Fans stormed the field for the first time since USC.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
23 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 25 Oct. 2025.
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