springboard

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There’s two Loyola High athletes, sprinter Zion Phelps and 400 runner Ejam Yohannes, who hope to use Arcadia as a springboard to continue their early success this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But this time, the goal is to build a permanent Moon base to exploit its natural resources and provide a springboard for an attempt to reach Mars.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

That then served as a springboard for an international career.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Both Seoul and Washington appear keen to use Trump's looming trip to China as a springboard for diplomacy with Pyongyang -- and analysts believe recent sanctions relief could get their foot in the door.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Most of the kids hit the springboard and landed near the front of the mat.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles