leapt
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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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
The unnamed individual had after leapt over a perimeter fence two minutes before the impact, said the carrier.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
The reason I bonds leapt to the front of the pack in 2022 is that interest rates were low.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
IPhone sales there leapt 28%, following last quarter’s 38% growth rate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Wolf leapt up and went off on one of his nightly hunts.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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