leg up

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Recent Examples of leg up Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Need a leg up? Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025 While on one leg, try lifting your other leg up or back, says Karon Karter, a pilates instructor and author of the book Balance Training. Matt Fuchs, TIME, 7 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 See All Example Sentences for leg up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg up
Noun
  • Bentonville police were able to access Hensley's cellphone with the assistance of his family and friends, and a witness provided details regarding fentanyl purchases involving Hill, the affidavit states.
    Tracy Neal, Arkansas Online, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Document the encounter and seek assistance as soon as possible.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Van Lith also broke the single-season record for assists and scoring while leading TCU to the Elite Eight.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The two-time Dual County Player of the Year averaged 15 points, 4.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds in 22 starts in her sophomore season.
    Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • That village is blessed by the camaraderie and support found in two fantastic trustee candidates, both of whom will no doubt work together to better their village for years to come.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2025
  • There is also bipartisan support for the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act to be located on the mall.
    Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The fabric is known to be smoothing and super flattering, so expect this pair to deliver an extra boost of confidence.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
  • On April 30, Venus returns to Aries and your 10th house of career and reputation, giving you an extra boost of charm and magnetism in the workplace.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • There are volunteer opportunities, a teen club, and during the current conflict, the Hesed has become a hub for delivering tons of humanitarian aid, trauma care, and kinship.
    Maria Zimina, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Of the more than $175 billion in aid that the US Congress has appropriated to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion, more than $120 billion has been spent directly with US companies or on US Forces, according to conservative think tank the American Enterprise Institute.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Leg up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20up. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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