leapt

Example Sentences

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“They’ve really kind of leapt onto the radar in the last two or three years.”

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

As we wrote last week, former congressman, state attorney general, and Biden Cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra has leapt in the polls since former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s exit from the race.

From Slate • May 16, 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

They leapt out to a 3-0 series lead against Houston before letting doubt creep in again.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

The toads pirouetted and leapt gracefully with the music as they made their way to their team members.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega