leapt
Example Sentences
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Few have gone as far as British rock group Suede, whose frontman Brett Anderson leapt over a barricade during a 2023 performance in Singapore to grab at fans' phones.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Crude oil prices leapt more than four percent as the fresh Middle East flare-up revived fears over global supplies usually shipped through the pivotal Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
The CAC 40 added 0.5% in Paris, where Kering leapt 11% after earnings, helping the broader luxury sector.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
It’s why she leapt at the chance to join.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Jack yelled, and leapt forward—only to stop abruptly as the Wicked Queen pointed one long, fiery finger at him.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
