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Another word for jump-at

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Verb
  1. See also:

    seize

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Sentence Examples

  • I thought he would jump at a chance to devote more time to experimentation even if it wasn't as broad as he wished.

  • I jump at any excuse to visit the high country.

  • The nurse raised an eyebrow but didn't jump at his sharp tone.

  • He's a good looking man with money, and there are a lot of women out there who would jump at the chance to take him away from you.

  • For example, a tribe that would jump at iron arrow-heads stoutly declined to modify the shafts.

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