jump on
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Such negativity may allow for the market to jump on positive surprises.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Summerween, like “Christmas in July,” offers a win-win on both sides — retailers get a jump on the season, and summer gets a retail glow-up.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
So yeah, we just love Big Boi and I’m going to jump on something he does.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Individual traders are expected to play a crucial, though risky, role in powering a double-digit jump on listing day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
I thought the lady would be angry and was going to jump on my dog—but she wasn’t.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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