leaping

Example Sentences

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But as the stadium fell silent, the ball kept sailing — and it eventually cleared the wall over leaping Bruins right fielder Jarrod Hocking.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Jordan Firstman became a social-media star during the pandemic before leaping to HBO last fall with a role on “I Love LA.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

And so lawmakers in both chambers have been leaping over each other this week to introduce their ballroom bills.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

The United States Oil ETF beat oil stock funds by betting on the commodity directly, leaping 82.9% in the quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Sam shouted, leaping up suddenly, beside his sister's bed.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry