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

“They’ve really kind of leapt onto the radar in the last two or three years.”

From Barron's • May 20, 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

A woman began shouting before the boy leapt into action, speaking to her, sitting next to her and then spending hours showing her his football cards, singing and asking about her family.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The old man noticed what Jack had seen, and he leapt into the air, almost giddy with excitement.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley