Example Sentences
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On that night, in Kansas City, Messi lunged for a ball and raked his studs on the calf of an Algerian defender.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
Hoyos says he held the shark's gaze as it swam away - but then, suddenly, out of nowhere, it lunged at him.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025
He adopted the classic squat, lunged forward and smashed into a substantial belly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 19, 2025
On cue, the three racers lunged for their congratulatory champagne, shook the bottles and doused each other in bubbly.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2025
He let go of the shrub with one hand, lunged, and snatched at the sleeve as it fell.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
