legs

Example Sentences

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The rally ought to have legs as long as chip companies continue to raise their earnings-per-share estimates at a time when investors are hopeful the Iran war could end, he said.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Even when a movie outright wins the Palme, I’m usually that guy wondering: But does it have legs to go all the way?

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

A canvas left out in the rain, given legs on the red carpet.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

When I broke my legs or arms I healed and continued to work.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“She’s got her a nice pond past the grove,” Glenn said, “caked with slime and full of frogs. They make real good eating. The legs does.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck