leapt

Example Sentences

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Wearing a show-stopping black suit with golden flowers, Henry rushed to the stage as the star-studded crowd leapt to its feet to deliver a rousing standing ovation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

So when Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen asked him about the Atlantic’s recent report regarding his alleged drinking on the job, Patel leapt at Van Hollen with a set of smears.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Shares in Germany’s Merck MRK 8.58%increase; green up pointing triangle KGaA leapt after the company lifted its full-year sales and earnings guidance, citing strong momentum in its life-sciences business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

He described the relative speeds of pandemic-era development as like "interstellar travelling -- inside, China had leapt forwards while outside, global carmakers lagged".

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Suddenly, Wolf leapt to his feet and raced out of the firelight.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver