as in assistance
an act or instance of helping
a key endorsement that would give the struggling candidate a real leg up right now
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Recent Examples of leg up
More from Personal Finance: Harvard, Trump battle may give some applicants a leg up
Harvard students are ‘frantic,’ college consultant says
Is college still worth it?
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Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 9 June 2025
There’s also Battle modes like Coin Runners and Balloon Battle, which tend to be the favorite for people who can never seem to get a leg up on actual races.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
The stakes are simply too high, and the Pope has too much influence for governments not to look for a leg up in determining who will win election.
—Time, 7 May 2025
Newell Brands ′ tariff-hedging advantages give it a leg up over its peers, according to JPMorgan.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 13 June 2025
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Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 9 June 2025
There’s also Battle modes like Coin Runners and Balloon Battle, which tend to be the favorite for people who can never seem to get a leg up on actual races.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
The stakes are simply too high, and the Pope has too much influence for governments not to look for a leg up in determining who will win election.
—Time, 7 May 2025
Newell Brands ′ tariff-hedging advantages give it a leg up over its peers, according to JPMorgan.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg up
Noun
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The spry assistance of stagehands, who not only move set pieces but help flesh out the world of the play, is a jaunty touch.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Create your company’s chart of accounts Establishing your chart of accounts is a critical set-up step that some experts suggest is best done with the assistance of a professional.—
Mia Taylor,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Melbourne, an Australian basketball player who earned a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, is averaging 6.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists this season.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Igor Jesus adapted quickly, clambering past Soares in the pecking order and registering six goals and an assist in his first seven starts.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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But French did not heed the calls, and several MAGA media personalities and politicians expressed their support for him.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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Offer tuition support and loan assistance as part of employee benefits to reduce financial barriers to graduate education.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.—
Laura Crimaldi,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.—
Sherry Greenfield,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2023
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However, here’s the catch: these estimates do not even include the prospective boost from the new cryptocurrency offerings.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Even small habits, such as drinking green tea every morning or incorporating spicy foods into your meals, may offer a slight boost.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Kefir water is known to help decrease inflammation and maintain a balanced gut microbiome to absorb nutrients and aid digestion.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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That growth was supported initially by billions of dollars in federal aid.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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