springboard

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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

This game could be a springboard to a series win that would lead to a Western Conference semifinal series in two weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

That comment could be the springboard for “Gainsborough: The Fashion of Portraiture,” at the Frick Collection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

I tried to be as clear as I could, and acted as if I myself were teaching the class rather than merely acting as a springboard for Rav Gershenson’s comments.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok