Example Sentences

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That’s according to Deutsche Bank strategist Henry Allen, who is leaping to the defense of what some have termed complacent investors and markets when it comes to the Iran war.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

If later on in your relationship you find that your mother-in-law is leaping over domestic boundaries, then you should draw a firm line.

From Washington Post • Jun. 5, 2022

Do I think it’s strange that your husband is leaping all the way to “you’re stifling the kids’ development!” because you’re anxious about the idea of this trip?

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2021

The animation also allows the filmmakers to stress dynamic poses that telegraph how Miles is leaping and spinning through Manhattan.

From New York Times • Dec. 25, 2018

There came a thunder of footfalls above me, someone calling, "Keep going man, it's hell upstairs. Somebody done opened the door to the roof and them flames is leaping."

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison