Example Sentences

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Then on Monday, the action will leap 12 months ahead, and viewers will start to piece together what's happened to the characters who are still standing, and those who aren't.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2024

Crank the fuel all the way up and give it one good spark and the robot will leap 60 centimeters in the air, roughly 20 times its body length, according to Aubin.

From Science Daily • Sep. 19, 2023

As the weather warms, your well-rooted plants will leap into active growth.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2022

Chelsea will leap into fourth if they emerge victorious tonight.

From The Guardian • Feb. 15, 2021

"Now, we should be getting along, or my father and mother will be wondering what has kept me, and they will leap to some entirely unjustified conclusions. For I have not kissed you, Tristran Thorn."

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman