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
Given these conditions, networking is still the skill to give job seekers a leg up.
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Lindsay Kohler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
In particular, bond yields have scaled higher, with some interpreting the move as anticipating another leg up for inflation while others see it as traders pricing in stronger growth.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Scheifele boasts the fifth-highest point total among Canadian skaters, which may give him a leg up over others on the bubble when the difficult decisions get made.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Deep integrations into cloud detection and configuration management services give them a leg up against the sea of legacy MSPs in financial services, many of which are using the same languages and approaches from the early part of this century.
—Sean McElroy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Lindsay Kohler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
In particular, bond yields have scaled higher, with some interpreting the move as anticipating another leg up for inflation while others see it as traders pricing in stronger growth.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Scheifele boasts the fifth-highest point total among Canadian skaters, which may give him a leg up over others on the bubble when the difficult decisions get made.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Deep integrations into cloud detection and configuration management services give them a leg up against the sea of legacy MSPs in financial services, many of which are using the same languages and approaches from the early part of this century.
—Sean McElroy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg up
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Specific services offered are medical aid, addiction treatment, mental health support, career assistance, independent living skills, vocational services, peer support services and social activities.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The bill authorizes the expansion of U.S. military resources to assist with migrant interdiction on the border with Mexico and expands U.S. assistance to Israel -- core Republican priorities.Democrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Now in his 14th season, Jimmy Buckets is averaging 19 points, 5.4 total rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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DeVries has emerged as one of the best players in the Big 12, averaging 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 47 percent from three.Tobias Bass, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Around-the-clock customer support, unlimited 0% processing, lifetime price guarantees, and next-day replacements are just a few of the perks of working with Slice.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Abrams previously toured North America this fall in support of the original The Secret of Us album, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 after its June release.Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Dec. 2024
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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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Dogs may genuinely give their owners a happiness boost at work.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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Water mains, water treatment, and dams are getting a massive boost, and in a bid to make the U.S. more competitive, almost $50 billion is being spent to ensure all of the country has access to broadband wireless service.Peter Green, Quartz, 14 Dec. 2024
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For many health care providers, part of being prepared means looking to one another for aid.Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 14 Dec. 2024
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As Ukraine’s largest donor and neighbor, Europe would face the brunt of costs if U.S. aid runs out and isn’t renewed under Trump.Lily Meckel, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Leg up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20up. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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