French-English translations for fondre sur

fall uponWith the rise of the Internet, some media fell upon hard times
pounce
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to pounce paper, or a patternThe kitten pounced at the ball I threw to itShe pounced on the young man, because she loved him and wanted him for herself

swoop
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The lone eagle swooped down into the lake, snatching its prey, a small fish.The dog had enthusiastically swooped down on the bone.A hawk swoops a chicken.