leaped

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The U.S. inflation rate leaped to a nearly three-year high of 3.8% in April because of higher gas prices — and the pain for consumers isn’t going away anytime soon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Redick leaped off the bench to call a timeout with 10:36 left in the second to get things back in order for the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

“Bob immediately leaped into this idea because he grew up in Naperville,” Kolstad says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Import prices leaped 1.3% in February to mark the biggest advance in almost four years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Sefton had shouted for help, then leaped up the burning stairs.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda