jump at
verb
jumped at; jumping at; jumps at
: to eagerly take (a chance, offer, etc.)
She jumped at the chance/opportunity to show her boss what she could do.
He jumped at the offer of a better job.
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On Friday night, Richardson put together his finest effort of the season, reaching 49 feet, 7 inches on his final hop, step and jump at the Escondido Invitational — traditionally the final invitational of the season.
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Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
When Lind offered to let Danielson live on the Robert Gray with him and another tenant, a gardener who worked in San Francisco, Danielson jumped at the chance, and remained there for most of 2018.
—Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
The fifth round feels like a good time to jump at a young guard or center prospect.
—Mike Kaye
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
When the part of Season 2’s Austin came his way, Melton jumped at the chance to play one of the series’ beefing leads.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
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Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
When Lind offered to let Danielson live on the Robert Gray with him and another tenant, a gardener who worked in San Francisco, Danielson jumped at the chance, and remained there for most of 2018.
—Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
The fifth round feels like a good time to jump at a young guard or center prospect.
—Mike Kaye
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
When the part of Season 2’s Austin came his way, Melton jumped at the chance to play one of the series’ beefing leads.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Jump at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20at. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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