leaps and bounds

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Lingard says United have come on "leaps and bounds" under his former team-mate and is certain Carrick should be given the job permanently.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

In a way, it all happened so quickly, by leaps and bounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

“Industry” is leaps and bounds ahead because it refuses to define anyone strictly by their sexuality.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

AI’s capabilities have improved by leaps and bounds in recent years, to the point that investors suddenly fear that it will be able to replace large swaths of tech and other industries.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

In 1954, Flom took over as Skadden’s managing partner, and the firm began to grow by leaps and bounds.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell