pounces (on)

present tense third-person singular of pounce (on)

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  • If no one new has joined, the group jumps straight to the final part of the club, which is a group prayer.
    Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2025
  • In the clip, Mees opens the door for the yowling Crush, who quickly paws inside and jumps up on a side table next to Cora's crib.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Pounces (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounces%20%28on%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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