Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounce (on)
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While this revamping of the education curriculum is a task to be tackled at scale, the following five A Practical Takeaway To Preserve Your Brain The worry about AI's impact on our brains is a warning, not a final verdict.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025 -
Lurie has been making waves since taking over as mayor early this year with efforts to tackle some of the legendary city's most pressing problems such as rampant homelessness and a moribund city center.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
22 May 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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In the process we were assaulted and responded in kind.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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Super Bowl winner Ray Rice and Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt both assaulted women in the past, as well.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
21 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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There are several leaf spotting diseases that can attack hydrangeas.—
Janet B. Carson,
Arkansas Online,
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 4 Jun. 2025.
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