leg up
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Building early industry experience may offer a leg up for breaking into today’s challenging entry-level job market.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Though, as far as first impressions go in this conference, Chesney certainly had a leg up on his predecessor, who stumbled through his own opening address two years ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Considering Jackson and Bellows have the most experience in Maine politics, it likely means they’ll have a leg up, according to Majerus-Collins.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
But even with that leg up, they are currently still some way behind the man who set the record in just six matches.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
"You'll be closer to Wall. Still a good ten-week journey, though. Maybe more. But Meggot says she's nearly got your friend's leg up to snuff. It'll be able to take her weight again soon."
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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