leapt
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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So when Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen asked him about the Atlantic’s recent report regarding his alleged drinking on the job, Patel leapt at Van Hollen with a set of smears.
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
They leapt out to a 3-0 series lead against Houston before letting doubt creep in again.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
I doubt any partnership would have sought to game the rating agencies, or leapt into bed with loan sharks, or even allowed mezzanine CDOs to be sold to its customers.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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