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Recent Examples of leapfrog
The Lakers, however, never were able to overcome the Nuggets – or leapfrog them in the standings.
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Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
By doing so, Virginia would leapfrog plans by other states that are at varying stages of establishing their own prescription drug affordability boards.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 4 Mar. 2026
On the other hand, the technology could be used positively to help poor countries leapfrog older development pathways.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The Middle East has an opportunity to leapfrog others and become a leading tech hub, with numerous advantages other geographies can only dream of.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
By doing so, Virginia would leapfrog plans by other states that are at varying stages of establishing their own prescription drug affordability boards.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 4 Mar. 2026
On the other hand, the technology could be used positively to help poor countries leapfrog older development pathways.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The Middle East has an opportunity to leapfrog others and become a leading tech hub, with numerous advantages other geographies can only dream of.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leapfrog
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Merrill made a sensational leaping catch to rob McGonigle of a homer in the second, getting his glove well above the wall just in front of the 396 sign.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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With roughly 15 minutes left in the second half, VCU’s Lazar Djokovic leaped up for a poster dunk but was denied by Ivisic.—
Ryan Brennan
March 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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In the 72nd minute, Dudinha, who finished with two assists, stole the ball from Chicago and passed it to Barcenas, who, while moving to her left, delivered a brilliant backheel to her right to evade two defenders.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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To evade interference from electronic jammers, both militaries launch drones attached to miles-long spools of fiber-optic wire - leaving behind a digital spider's web.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Walsh also recommended offering more flexibility in work schedules so employees can skip the gas-guzzling gridlock of peak commute hours.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Be wary of the temptation to skip steps along the way or assume people will just get it.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The state transportation agency said drivers should avoid the area or use alternate routes.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Texas Rangers avoided a complete meltdown to earn their first victory of the season, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in 10 innings Saturday at Philadelphia.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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The footage shows an alarm going off on an iPhone, with a gray cat instantly jumping up and using its paws to turn it off.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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But at the start of this year, Brvenik’s monthly premium jumped to nearly $142 after the credits expired.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately, fire crews only had to focus on getting the fire out as the two families were able to escape on their own.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Chesney had escaped from an outside enclosure on March 25, after being frightened by some unknown barking dogs.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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In some species the nipples are fully exposed or are bounded by mere remnants of a pouch.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The territory is roughly bounded by Interstate 10 on the south and west and Loop 410 to the north and east.—
Brandon Lingle,
San Antonio Express-News,
31 Mar. 2026
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While Young was in his second season when Canales took over in 2024, project passers have mostly eluded the head coach.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Zacha won a puck battle and sent it out high to McAvoy, whose 11th goal of the season when through an Arvidsson screen and eluded Greaves.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Leapfrog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leapfrog. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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