leg up
Example Sentences
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The government intends to develop a set of guidelines to give British-based businesses a leg up in defence competitions, the BBC has been told.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 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
Investors appear to view being the first neocloud to offer Nvidia’s Vera Rubin system represents a leg up.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Traders have been shelling out for access to big-data streams from third-party providers to have a leg up.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
I stuck my leg up in the air and rubbed it with soap.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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