Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounce (on)
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The Chiefs gave one of their top free-agent contracts this offseason to left tackle Jaylon Moore, who started at the position for the San Francisco 49ers last season following an injury to All-Pro Trent Williams.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025 -
Lee could be inaugurated as early as Wednesday – and faces a host of issues waiting to be tackled.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The Knicks’ starters were outscored by 29 points over the first two games, and Indiana jumped out to a first-quarter lead both nights.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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Children should also be discouraged from swinging on their tummies or jumping off.—
Dr. Julie Gilchrist,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2025
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Diddy trial recap: Ex-aide Mia says Diddy assaulted Cassie at Brad Pitt movie premiere Supporting others Thurston aims to document her journey to recovery in the hope of helping others.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Two percent said they had been physically assaulted.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
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For example, if China can pin down the United States in the Taiwan Strait, Russia and Iran may seize the moment to attack their neighbors.—
Mark Melton,
National Review,
23 May 2025
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According to authorities, Ward told them the fight and stabbing were self-defense, claiming the mother attacked and punched her several times in the face.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Or Jewish people assailed and mocked over social media with unrelenting fervor.—
Jonathan Greenblatt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Republicans in Congress have for years assailed the agreement for raising taxes and giving other countries more power over American firms.—
Alan Rappeport,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Pounce (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounce%20%28on%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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