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Recent Examples of lunge
Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
Palmer then leveled the scores just after the hour-mark, converting a penalty after Yves Bissouma’s lunge brought down Moises Caicedo in the box.
—Ben Church, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
They were met in their driveway by a feisty polar bear, who lunged at the woman.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Add strengthening exercises: Take a few breaks during your walk to perform body-weight-resistance strengthening exercises, such as squats, push-ups, or lunges.
—Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
Palmer then leveled the scores just after the hour-mark, converting a penalty after Yves Bissouma’s lunge brought down Moises Caicedo in the box.
—Ben Church, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
How Ward failed to deal with the bouncing ball as Gomes desperately lunged at it is another puzzlement.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
They were met in their driveway by a feisty polar bear, who lunged at the woman.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunge
Noun
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The jab passed vital scientific checks in June 2024.—
Shannon McDonagh,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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George Pickens, the Steelers wide receiver who has been very outspoken about his team’s performances in recent weeks, had one more jab for the offense.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This thrilling film dives into risk tolerance and personal journeys, showcasing their relentless drive to push boundaries and embrace the wild, even in the face of danger.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The weekly podcast will dive into the biggest climate stories shaping the Western U.S. and the world.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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However, Dern and Ribas switched from kicks to punches within the first minute of the bout.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Hartman didn’t pull any punches, suggesting Disney had effectively bought off Fubo in a bid to clear the runway for the Venu launch.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Six decades later, 9/11 once again plunged the country into wartime.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
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During the first Trump administration, refugee admissions plunged from 85,000 under the Obama administration to 11,800 in Trump’s last year in office.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Lunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunge. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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