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as in to rush
to proceed or move quickly
when I tell you to do something, I expect you to jump
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as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
get a jump on the competition by starting early
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Recent Examples of jump
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
That could mean using a colorful sofa or piece of art as your design jumping off point, or making more practical calls around lighting.
—Alyssa Wolfe, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
In spring, give potted plants a jump start on the growing season by moving them to a sunny room with night temperatures between 55 and 60°F.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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With just a few weeks left in 2024, notable films continue to land with Nickel Boys and The Last Showgirl officially jumping into awards season — the former already a two-time winner at the first stop, the Gotham Awards.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
That could mean using a colorful sofa or piece of art as your design jumping off point, or making more practical calls around lighting.
—Alyssa Wolfe, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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Those workers also would see their healthcare payment jump to $8.35 per hour, up from from $5.95.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
In spring, give potted plants a jump start on the growing season by moving them to a sunny room with night temperatures between 55 and 60°F.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Marvell Technology leaped even more after delivering better results than expected, up 23.2%.Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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More than once, flames leapt out of the ship’s skylights.Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
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Between the use of a speedboat as a weapon, the unceremonious and shocking murder of Billy Magnussen's big bad, and all that aggressive stabbing with a shard of wood, director Doug Liman made sure to keep audiences gasping and cringing until the very end.EW Staff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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The small market teams are cringing for a number of reasons these days - the deferred money being thrown around by the Dodgers, the daunting Soto sweepstakes and the huge amount of leftover cash that will be spread around a number of far inferior bats, to name a few.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Seattle scored over 20 points for the first time since Week 7 and rushed for a season-high 176 yards, led by Charbonnet, who had a career-high 134 yards and a pair of first-half touchdowns starting in place of Kenneth Walker III (calf).Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The sophomore quarterback rushed for 97 yards in win over Bakersfield Christian.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Spread out over three floors, guests can relax in the library by an open fireplace, get competitive in the games room, or hop between various saunas.Stacey Wreathall, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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An increasing share of those who do job hop are settling for lower paychecks.Emily Peck, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took advantage in December 2019, while Ten Hag got the better of the eventual treble winners in January 2023, who at that point were struggling to get up to speed after the Qatar World Cup.Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, researching, analyzing your current workforce, implementing a singular strategy, filling in the gaps and using technology to your advantage are good ways to start reimagining the structure of your workforce.Virginia Poly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Eilish winced upon its impact, turning her head to show palpable disappointment.Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
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The two of them winced when a gunman raised his rifle with one hand into the air and let loose a salvo.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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This past weekend, families, dragging wheelie bags and carrying blankets, were hurrying in both directions.Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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Kraven the Hunter couldn’t be hurried along in reshoots and rewrites.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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Read More: See Photos from the Raging Franklin Fire in Malibu Much of the devastation occurred in Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles known for its stunning bluffs and Zuma Beach, which features in many Hollywood films.Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then use a thin metal spatula to loosen bars around the edges of the pan.Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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