leapt

Example Sentences

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So when Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen asked him about the Atlantic’s recent report regarding his alleged drinking on the job, Patel leapt at Van Hollen with a set of smears.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

The reason I bonds leapt to the front of the pack in 2022 is that interest rates were low.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

A woman began shouting before the boy leapt into action, speaking to her, sitting next to her and then spending hours showing her his football cards, singing and asking about her family.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Following its quarterly report last week, Visa shares leapt 8%, their best day since 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

They leapt around their stalls, careful not to topple the freestanding dunes of spice powders, and hugged him.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri