leaping

Example Sentences

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The end on Wednesday proved to be Anunoby leaping to control the rebound of Brunson's shot and slot it home.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Rogers' third had the substitutes celebrating on the pitch and an airborne Emery leaping on the touchline with clenched fists.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

And so lawmakers in both chambers have been leaping over each other this week to introduce their ballroom bills.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Secret Service and other law enforcement for keeping people safe, and praised journalists in the room for leaping to work to inform the public of what had occurred.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

As Sal and I hightailed it out of there, my heart was leaping around in my chest.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney