Example Sentences
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Kai Havertz made a lunging tackle from behind on Lesley Ugochukwu, with the Arsenal player only shown a yellow card.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
She posted a video of herself squatting with heavy weights and lunging on the knee, protected by a brace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
With the game still scoreless in the 29th minute, Romero -- who has been vocal in his criticism of Tottenham's owners lately -- was dismissed after lunging in to catch Casemiro on the ankle.
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
For Safdie, that process entails going to a vulnerable place with his composer, lunging for the feelings as best he can.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025
I open the back doors and jump out, lunging to shut the doors as the van picks up speed.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
