leg

Example Sentences

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The review could not save Mitchell, who was frustrated to see the ball was shaving leg stump - another umpire's call that has gone against the Black Caps in this match.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Greater liquidity, lower fees and more flexibility for traders give perpetual futures a leg up over other leveraged products popular with day traders, like leveraged ETFs, said David Nadig, president of ETF.com.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The firm’s history—founded in 1975 by legendary investor John Bogle—may give it a leg up on BlackRock.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Singer-songwriter Alex G will provide support on the tour’s North American leg, including the Inglewood dates, while former Black Country, New Road frontman Isaac Wood will support in Europe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He said there were doctors in Oklahoma City that could take a crippled leg and straighten it out as straight as a ramrod.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls