springboard

The posting would have been a springboard to a strong run to retain the seat in the November election had Butler chosen to pursue that route.

It took the opener 79 balls to reach his fifth and slowest ODI half-century before falling to Forde on 74, but only after providing the springboard for England.

It has also served as a springboard into politics for some.

Gascón has used his position as district attorney as a springboard for a range of reform-minded policies and approaches, often facing resistance within his own office.

If anything, the ending of this season is a springboard for Robert to go and rediscover himself and try to recapture a part of him that has gone missing.