leap
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And so I took a leap of faith.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
"There's a big leap, massively, between running for office and campaigning, and all the glitter that comes with it, and then getting your hands dirty for the long haul," he adds.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
While Volkswagen’s new cars are a huge leap from the previous generation, they don’t put the brand at the bleeding edge of Chinese automotive technology, according to analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Eastern Time with no news to speak of, followed by another leap right after 8 a.m.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
I thought the house was on fire, and I was ready to leap from our window or tie our bedsheets into a rope and climb down to safety.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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