was leaping
- past progressive of leap.
Example Sentences
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One of his best-known stunts was leaping from a pole that was on fire as it toppled over - a feat he performed for the 1963 adventure film Kings of the Sun.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2025
She was leaping over the nonexistent river that served as Riva’s namesake, a mythical body of water she imagined surging through town.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2021
In his old bedroom, Ralphie was leaping from one corner to another, explaining with each spot his feet landed where everything used to be.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2021
A few musical beats later, Monaco was leaping across the stage, dancing the Spanish variation, and — wouldn’t you know? — the half-swabbed puddle was right where he needed to land.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 20, 2017
In fifteen seconds, he was leaping directly toward the two humans in an unsteady canter.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
