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Backers of the project said it has a leg up in part because the University of Chicago has spent more than a decade building a quantum-tech sector in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

As a coding-centric application, Cursor actually has a leg up compared to general AI models, IDC’s Dayaratna said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

However, the move for airlines stocks—and cruise operators—is still sizable and signifies the next leg up for the sector’s recovery.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

The government intends to develop a set of guidelines to give British-based businesses a leg up in defence competitions, the BBC has been told.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Then she measured the height with her eyes, raised one leg up, placed it on the top of the log, shifted her weight, and picked up her other foot.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry




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