get the jump on
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And in 1897, the harbor towns of San Pedro and Wilmington weren’t within Los Angeles’ civic embrace, and L.A. was eager to get the jump on Long Beach.
From Los Angeles Times
Like those games, it features turn-by-turn, team-based battles, but there are also real-time infiltration sequences that let you get the jump on the bad guys before they even see you.
From Seattle Times
Sainz tried to get the jump on Verstappen from the off by starting on a faster, although less durable, tire than the polesitter.
From Washington Times
But LeClerc couldn’t get the jump on Verstappen at the start and never contended.
From Seattle Times
Sixers fans rushed the team stores when doors opened to get the jump on Harden jerseys.
From Seattle Times
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