springboard
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“But this is something I think can be a springboard for outings to come.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
“These wars served as springboard for the United States to engage in widespread global diplomatic endeavors and allowed them to become a stronger nation as a whole.”
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
CoreWeave is closely tied to Microsoft, OpenAI and a smattering of other large players, while Nebius seems to view deals with the big players as a springboard to reach a much wider set of customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
A Business Administration programme was the springboard for a work placement which led to a career with the same company.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
Using it as a springboard, he bounced nimbly on to the ramparts and vanished, sucking fiercely at his paw.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
Royal hunts served to exercise a kingdom’s military and occasionally as springboards to war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
Some who appear on shows such as Love Island - including influencers Molly-Mae Hague and Maura Higgins - use their time in the villa as springboards to far greater success.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025
Gingrich said he hopes the documents “will inspire future generations not only as historical records, but also as springboards for active participation in our democracy and for embarking on their own intellectual pursuits and citizenship.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
Cruise’s snubbed performances in “The Color of Money,” “Rain Man” and “A Few Good Men” were treated as springboards for nominated older stars Paul Newman, Dustin Hoffman and Jack Nicholson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2022
When it had gaped wide enough the men hopped down from their springboards, laid aside their axes, and betook themselves to the saw.
From The Rules of the Game by Stewart Edward White
