as in assistance
an act or instance of helping
a key endorsement that would give the struggling candidate a real leg up right now
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Recent Examples of leg up
Keeping the natural curvature of your spine, lift both legs up into a tabletop position (knees and hips bent at 90 degrees).
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
For early-career scientists, NIH funding is crucial for getting a leg up in a difficult career path.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Infinite Reality has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Obsess, giving it a leg up in the growing world of 3D digital stores and experiences.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
While Gen Z might not be facing the best financial odds, the young generation does seem to be getting a leg up on their retirement savings, according to a report released in September 2024.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
For early-career scientists, NIH funding is crucial for getting a leg up in a difficult career path.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Infinite Reality has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Obsess, giving it a leg up in the growing world of 3D digital stores and experiences.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
While Gen Z might not be facing the best financial odds, the young generation does seem to be getting a leg up on their retirement savings, according to a report released in September 2024.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg up
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On the other hand, Anthropic itself is quick to sell its LLMs as a way for other companies to help employees that might have a little trouble communicating without AI assistance.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
4 Feb. 2025
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Marocco, who is also serving as the State Department’s head of foreign assistance, drafted the directive to freeze almost all foreign aid.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Illinois Wesleyan recruit adds eight rebounds and four assists in a 42-31 win over Stagg.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Comets forward Rian Marques returned to the scoresheet with a hat trick and two assists, now leading the MASL in points (30) and assists (14).—
Nathan Dunn,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2025
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The players took to the NFL stage to greet fans, stir up support and make their mark ahead of the game.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Families are encouraged to seek support at Norton Sound Health Corporation.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.—
Laura Crimaldi,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.—
Sherry Greenfield,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2023
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Just as Manning’s candidacy gets a boost from the two magical Super Bowl runs, the lack of team success during the second half of his career is a drag.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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In several news conferences since last fall, CCM and other education leaders have called for a $545 million funding boost on top of the state’s existing ECS investment.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2025
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These unprecedented changes have drawn significant criticism from humanitarian organizations, foreign governments, and political opponents, who claim that the Trump administration is abandoning America's historic commitment to global development and humanitarian aid.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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And both government and healthcare employers could soon feel the effects of the Trump administration’s moves to pare federal payrolls and public aid that is critical for health services and social assistance.—
Don Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Leg up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20up. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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