leg up
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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
The firm’s history—founded in 1975 by legendary investor John Bogle—may give it a leg up on BlackRock.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
That gives Nebius a leg up on margins, as well as an uncommon flexibility when the AI world shifts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
But for some market observers, even those who buy into the longer-term promise of the AI narrative, the latest leg up — for the chip sector in particular — is all a bit much.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
Then I sat down, put my leg up on the kitchen table, and called Froggy.
From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers
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