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Lawyers who are well-known to the justices can give a firm a leg up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 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

But Darden’s scale and comparatively upscale clientele should give it a leg up.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

While some of Afeela’s tech may have a leg up on the competition, the brand will have to prove there’s healthy demand for it at that price, said Brian Moody, an auto industry analyst.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

I swing my leg up and drag the rest of my body onto the ledge.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth