leaping
Example Sentences
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A brush fire that broke out Monday afternoon in the hills around La Habra Heights has affected multiple homes, with at least one destroyed, flames leaping from another and more under threat, according to authorities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Still, returning at the Open after missing almost five months is like leaping onto a speeding courtesy Benz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Wide receiver Quentin Johnston limped to the sideline after attempting a leaping catch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Chinchar wondered as he watched a 6ft 3in guy leaping in the air to make a one-handed catch.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The cold was like leaping into a brick wall: it kicked the breath from his lungs.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
