Preposition: on

• mistake: But then Watford must also be wary and not slip up either, as Premier League sides will pounce on any mistake.

• anyone: Behind the other door is an enormous, hungry lion that will pounce on anyone opening the door.

• pass: There was nothing whatsoever on as he pounced on a stray pass, taking the ball near the center spot.

Modifying Another Word

• suddenly: Hiding behind the wall, she sees the stranger advancing, keeps her eyes on him and suddenly pounces when he comes within reach.

• n't: Once you have found an interesting guy do n't pounce on him straight away, take things nice ' n ' slow.

• then: A large Lycan then pounced on the hood of Crystal's car.

Followed by an intransitive particle

• out: Her left eye seemed to pounce out from under its tangled brow.

• on: The image of being pounced on from behind bushes hints at child abusers.

• down: There he was spied by a Hawk, who pounced down on him and seized him in his talons.

Used with why or when

• when: Hiding behind the wall, she sees the stranger advancing, keeps her eyes on him and suddenly pounces when he comes within reach.

Preposition: from

• yard: Graham Potter's header failed to clear the Boston lines and Trundle pounced from 25 yards, curling the ball round post and keeper.