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a key endorsement that would give the struggling candidate a real leg up right now
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Meanwhile, Sheryl, of all people, kicks in a gift of her own: a major leg up for Team Good in the impending apocalypse.
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 11 July 2024
Packer said having a father that had him in the gym at a young age gave him a leg up on the competition.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 5 July 2024
The latter performance won a Silver Bear for Best Acting in a Leading Role at the Berlin Film Festival, so Stan could have the teeniest leg up in that respect.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 28 June 2024
Craig highlights the value of tools like Compass’ Private Exclusives, which enable agents to showcase and sell properties before they're officially listed, giving clients a leg up in the market.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 30 May 2024
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 11 July 2024
Packer said having a father that had him in the gym at a young age gave him a leg up on the competition.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 5 July 2024
The latter performance won a Silver Bear for Best Acting in a Leading Role at the Berlin Film Festival, so Stan could have the teeniest leg up in that respect.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 28 June 2024
Craig highlights the value of tools like Compass’ Private Exclusives, which enable agents to showcase and sell properties before they're officially listed, giving clients a leg up in the market.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 30 May 2024
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“Leg up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leg%20up. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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