springboard

Example Sentences

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A Business Administration programme was the springboard for a work placement which led to a career with the same company.

From BBC • May 11, 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

He hit headlines in the 1990 games after striking and cutting his head on the springboard while competing.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

It first broke beneath the 200 day in late January, a level that had acted as a powerful springboard last April, marking a notable shift in character.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

I couldn’t jump sideways, so I leaped straight up, kicking off from the creature’s head, using it as a springboard, turning in midair, and landing on his neck.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan