Examples of leg up in a Sentence
a key endorsement that would give the struggling candidate a real leg up right now
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His hand gripped the side bar of an umbrella stroller that had a toddler kicking her legs up, dressed in daisy-print overalls.
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Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
But Sorey’s experience in Power 4 football, athleticism and motor should give him a leg up on his fellow UDFA.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Florida lawmakers approved a new congressional map Wednesday that would give Republicans a leg up in four more House seats, boosting their chances of keeping control of the chamber amid a nationwide redistricting arms race.
—Patrick Marley, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2026
Given the investment made in Freeling, and the relatively affordable deal that Walker got, the rookie might have the leg up in competition.
—Mike Kaye
april 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
But Sorey’s experience in Power 4 football, athleticism and motor should give him a leg up on his fellow UDFA.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Florida lawmakers approved a new congressional map Wednesday that would give Republicans a leg up in four more House seats, boosting their chances of keeping control of the chamber amid a nationwide redistricting arms race.
—Patrick Marley, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2026
Given the investment made in Freeling, and the relatively affordable deal that Walker got, the rookie might have the leg up in competition.
—Mike Kaye
april 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Leg up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leg%20up. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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