springboard

Example Sentences

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He helped organize the Fox gig and both men genuinely believe that this could be a springboard into Hollywood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

There’s two Loyola High athletes, sprinter Zion Phelps and 400 runner Ejam Yohannes, who hope to use Arcadia as a springboard to continue their early success this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But this time, the goal is to build a permanent Moon base to exploit its natural resources and provide a springboard for an attempt to reach Mars.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

That comment could be the springboard for “Gainsborough: The Fashion of Portraiture,” at the Frick Collection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

As the boat struck, we would use its force like a springboard to jump the gate.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan