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

As we wrote last week, former congressman, state attorney general, and Biden Cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra has leapt in the polls since former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s exit from the race.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

The unnamed individual had after leapt over a perimeter fence two minutes before the impact, said the carrier.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Following its quarterly report last week, Visa shares leapt 8%, their best day since 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Jack gritted his teeth and leapt for the imp, but the creature made as if to snap his fingers again, and Jack stopped short.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley