leg up
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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
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
But Darden’s scale and comparatively upscale clientele should give it a leg up.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Mary also knew that a native of a place so flat it was practically underwater would need a leg up before hiking for days in the rarefied altitude of the Wyoming mountains.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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