springboard
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Burnham’s springboard to power comes after winning a special district election in Makerfield, where he beat the Reform candidate handily in what his supporters say is proof he is the man to take on Farage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
He helped organize the Fox gig and both men genuinely believe that this could be a springboard into Hollywood.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The country's 24 senators are elected on the national level and the Senate is a traditional springboard for those hoping to run for president or vice-president in the future.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
May 7 Though plenty of comics view crowd work as just another part of the job, comedian Nate Jackson has made it the springboard to a career.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
“What your wife is doing is neither good nor bad. Saints can spring from any soil. Maybe with this money she would do some fine thing. There’s no springboard to philanthropy like a bad conscience.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
