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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Her first husband, legendary songwriter Hank Cochran, gave her a leg up when the rejections came fast and furious.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Aug. 2025
The most recent tariff rate is viewed by some as just a negotiation tactic meant to earn a leg up, rather than a steadfast policy commitment.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 July 2025
City officials say longer hours have given dispensaries in other cities a leg up over those in San Diego, which has been costing them profits and costing the city tax revenue.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
We’re all built a little different, but what’s the secret pocket treasure that gives you a leg up?
—Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 22 July 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Aug. 2025
The most recent tariff rate is viewed by some as just a negotiation tactic meant to earn a leg up, rather than a steadfast policy commitment.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 July 2025
City officials say longer hours have given dispensaries in other cities a leg up over those in San Diego, which has been costing them profits and costing the city tax revenue.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
We’re all built a little different, but what’s the secret pocket treasure that gives you a leg up?
—Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for leg up
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“Leg up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leg%20up. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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