springboard

“These wars served as springboard for the United States to engage in widespread global diplomatic endeavors and allowed them to become a stronger nation as a whole.”

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

Burnham’s springboard to power comes after winning a special district election in Makerfield, where he beat the Reform candidate handily in what his supporters say is proof he is the man to take on Farage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

He helped organize the Fox gig and both men genuinely believe that this could be a springboard into Hollywood.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026

The country's 24 senators are elected on the national level and the Senate is a traditional springboard for those hoping to run for president or vice-president in the future.

From BBC ● May 11, 2026

Most of the kids hit the springboard and landed near the front of the mat.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

Royal hunts served to exercise a kingdom’s military and occasionally as springboards to war.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

Some who appear on shows such as Love Island - including influencers Molly-Mae Hague and Maura Higgins - use their time in the villa as springboards to far greater success.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025

Gingrich said he hopes the documents “will inspire future generations not only as historical records, but also as springboards for active participation in our democracy and for embarking on their own intellectual pursuits and citizenship.”

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024

The same year, Bauer and her colleagues demonstrated how two unrelated species in Borneo and the Seychelles evolved lids that, when triggered by rain droplets, act as springboards which catapult insects into their pitchers.

From National Geographic ● Feb. 5, 2024

As they watched, Beverly ran out along the line of springboards; testing each one and selecting the stiffest.

From Masters of Space by Berry, Robert Lee