leaped
Example Sentences
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U.S. stocks leaped after Wednesday’s punishing session, with the Nasdaq composite gaining about 2% as chip stocks rebound.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
She leaped 42-8 3/4 in the triple jump, comfortably ahead of Los Altos senior Daniela Hughes, who finished at 41-1 before sharing the podium.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
Redick leaped off the bench to call a timeout with 10:36 left in the second to get things back in order for the Lakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
Fellow EU leaders, at the Cyprus summit, who are also in Nato, leaped to Spain's defence.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
I leaped into the open buggy and grabbed my seat as the four white horses took off from the tavern, down the lane and out of town.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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