Examples of leg up in a Sentence
a key endorsement that would give the struggling candidate a real leg up right now
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In her view, WFW will give a leg up to emerging and small brands who struggle to reach consumers as the wholesale channel withers.
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
In another, Biel and Zaya are all smiles, with the Valentine's Day star holding both of her niece's hands as the little girl kicks one of her legs up.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The Giants figure to be in the mix for his free agency and trading for him could give them a leg up on other suitors.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Or will Janine’s experience with the district give her a leg up?
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 19 Mar. 2025
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
In another, Biel and Zaya are all smiles, with the Valentine's Day star holding both of her niece's hands as the little girl kicks one of her legs up.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The Giants figure to be in the mix for his free agency and trading for him could give them a leg up on other suitors.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Or will Janine’s experience with the district give her a leg up?
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leg up
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“Leg up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leg%20up. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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