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As we wrote last week, former congressman, state attorney general, and Biden Cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra has leapt in the polls since former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s exit from the race.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Agricultural commodities firm Bunge Global has leapt 25% in the past two weeks, but the shares still trade at less than 13 times forward earnings.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Now that Paramount Skydance has leapt into the fray, it’s tough to predict whether Sarandos’ declared timeframe to close the deal within 12 to 18 months is realistic.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2025

The leader of Wolverhampton Council has leapt to the defence of his city after Chelsea's Noni Madueke's rather critical comment ahead of his team's 6-2 thrashing of Wolves on Sunday.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2024

But then his gaze shifts, and his smile melts off like the bad juju has leapt onto his face.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone