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have leapfrogged

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The 31-year-old believes Chicken Shop Date, and similar YouTube shows such as Hot Ones have leapfrogged more traditional chat shows to the top of many celebrity agents' lists when their client has something to promote.

From BBC Sep. 26, 2025

If Caine is confirmed, he will have leapfrogged the traditional process for earning the role, as nominations for the top position in the military tend to pull from current leaders of military branches.

From Salon Feb. 22, 2025

The bid was put on hold, and it appears Las Vegas may have leapfrogged Sacramento as the league’s next possible franchise.

From Seattle Times Sep. 6, 2022

If you can do that, then you’ll have leapfrogged from being stunted by fear to being braver than most.

From Washington Post Jul. 1, 2022

Under previous rules of succession, a prince would have leapfrogged over his older sister, Princess Charlotte, in the line of succession.

From The Guardian Apr. 23, 2018