had leapfrogged
- past perfect of leapfrog.
Example Sentences
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With that, the Alphabet-owned company had leapfrogged OpenAI to the front of the AI pack.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
Leipzig returned to second spot after Dortmund had leapfrogged the Red Bulls with a 1-0 win at Augsburg on Friday.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2025
The realization that new technology had leapfrogged Siri set in motion the tech giant’s most significant reorganization in more than a decade.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2024
This week, the UAW considered a strike at GM's SUV manufacturing plant in Arlington, Texas, but Mr Fain said the company had "leapfrogged" the pack in talks.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2023
What bothered her even more, however, was that William had leapfrogged her when it came to ability, too.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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