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

Jordan Firstman became a social-media star during the pandemic before leaping to HBO last fall with a role on “I Love LA.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 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

The cold was like leaping into a brick wall: it kicked the breath from his lungs.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell