leap
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She made the leap to the small screen in the 1950s on Children's Television Club, a forerunner of Blue Peter.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
That is the leap for which there is no evidence.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
When the season ends, small-school talent often move to midtier programs, while the best players there leap to elite teams chock-full of all-stars.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
The biggest move since Swalwell’s exit from the race, though, has been a leap in the polls from former congressman, California attorney general, and Biden Cabinet member Xavier Becerra.
From Slate • May 9, 2026
May shouted in excitement, then took a running leap onto the beanstalk as well, landing much more gracefully than Jack had.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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