leapfrog

Example Sentences

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But an oversteer snap out of the Spoon Curve double left-hander put paid to his chances, although he was still quick enough to leapfrog ahead of Norris.

From BBC

Jurors in New Mexico leapfrogged their California peers Tuesday, handing down a $375 million verdict against Meta for endangering children while a similar lawsuit remains pending in Los Angeles County.

From Los Angeles Times

Sunderland's victory means they leapfrogged Newcastle in the table, with the Magpies dropping to 12th.

From BBC

However, Everton are now seventh and only two points behind Chelsea, part of a group of sides capable of leapfrogging the struggling giants with seven matches left to play this season.

From BBC

To go from table arrangements to catching spies—it felt as though I had leapfrogged over weeks or months of training.

From Literature