leapt
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, business spending on software leapt 11% in the fourth quarter of last year from a year earlier, the fastest in nearly three years.
The stock leapt 51% to a record high over the six months starting last April.
From Barron's
Last year India leapt to third place -- overtaking South Korea and Japan -- in an annual global ranking of AI competitiveness calculated by Stanford University researchers.
From Barron's
Many athletes leapt to Hess' defence, including Gu: "As someone who's been caught in the crossfire before, I feel sorry for the athletes".
From BBC
He says he leapt at the chance to move to Parkhead, with a wee push from his dad.
From BBC
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