leapfrogging

Example Sentences

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Olsen: I’m sort of leapfrogging over nominations, and I’m just thinking about what would be exciting on the show.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

First, the court agreed to issue its final judgment in Callais quickly, leapfrogging over the normal period when parties could seek Supreme Court rehearing.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

The victory takes the English club to the top of Pool 4, leapfrogging champions Bordeaux-Begles and Northampton who meet in France on Sunday in a re-run of last season's final.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

As China’s population shrinks and ages, Beijing is betting on leapfrogging technological advance and innovation to boost productivity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

“I read about it once. One of our own agents went rogue, and in order to confuse his trail he started leapfrogging through time.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin