vaulting

Example Sentences

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“Gavin Newsom’s megaphone is loud enough to echo across this race, leading other prominent members of the party to endorse whomever he chooses and vaulting someone, finally, out of the crowded pack,” Kousser said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

He dropped it near a line of police before vaulting a crash barrier.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

Investors eager to gain exposure to the AI boom have since sent its shares vaulting more than fourfold from their IPO price, pushing the company’s market capitalization past $30 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Polls in the last couple of days have shown him taking a serious hit, perhaps even vaulting Miyares into the lead.

From Slate • Oct. 11, 2025

Elliot was one step ahead of me, already vaulting over the edge of the fountain and into the water.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin