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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The strong September sale will give a leg up to three upcoming Keeneland auctions between now and the end of November, according to Lacy.
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Taking Advanced Placement classes or dual-credit courses might seem like the best option to get a leg up before entering college.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
When applying, work from the legs up, using any leftover product on your feet, and finish with your hands.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
Regardless, data shows that Republicans are beginning to gain a leg up with young voters ahead of 2026.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Taking Advanced Placement classes or dual-credit courses might seem like the best option to get a leg up before entering college.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
When applying, work from the legs up, using any leftover product on your feet, and finish with your hands.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
Regardless, data shows that Republicans are beginning to gain a leg up with young voters ahead of 2026.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 17 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2025.
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