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
Reid has historically built in AFC West days even this early in the offseason to get a leg up on the season’s most important six regular-season games.
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Pete Sweeney
june 3, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
The Rams have an obvious leg up, both in talent on their current rosters and in history.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
The loss of New Glenn and the damage to the rocket's only launch pad now give SpaceX a potential leg up in that competition.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 1 June 2026
In the arms race of cyber offense and defense, companies using closed-weight models to screen and patch vulnerabilities may still have a leg up compared to attackers using open-weight models, security researchers say.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 31 May 2026
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Pete Sweeney
june 3, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
The Rams have an obvious leg up, both in talent on their current rosters and in history.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
The loss of New Glenn and the damage to the rocket's only launch pad now give SpaceX a potential leg up in that competition.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 1 June 2026
In the arms race of cyber offense and defense, companies using closed-weight models to screen and patch vulnerabilities may still have a leg up compared to attackers using open-weight models, security researchers say.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg up
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Ecumenical Hunger Program did administer a Family Sustainability Program that was started during COVID that provided financial assistance to families in need in our community.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Families that have been priced out of the market are able to use Habitat’s below-market interest rate loans and down payment assistance.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Detroit Red Wings captain and forward Dylan Larkin, an 11-year NHL veteran with 643 career points (276 goals, 367 assists) through 808 career games and who was part of the United States’ gold medal-winning team at the 2026 Winter Olympics, has requested a trade.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Jordin Canada ran the offense without a turnover, finishing with nine assists and three steals.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The aircraft, a long-haul B-52 Stratofortress, crashed after taking off on a test mission in support of a radar modernization program, the military base previously said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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And Operations Manager David Temple adds that guests find support, security, and stability.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The Knicks are taking their victory lap with help from Jimmy Fallon.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who stabbed another man during a fight on a CTA Blue Line train earlier this month.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Advertisement Economic relief for Iran The deal’s financial relief for Iran, while a concern for some American lawmakers, could actually be a boost for the global economy, analysts say.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 June 2026
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Charcoal lends an extra purifying boost, while hydrolyzed keratin smooths frizz and softens hair after cleansing.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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In addition to all the bottles that were flying, someone in one of the buses threw a metal first-aid box from inside it at a Daily News reporter.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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The judges association came to Dixson’s aid with endorsements, campaign cash and the op-ed — actions Bass views as heavy-handed and political, but Dixson’s supporters said were necessary to protect a judge from unwarranted attacks.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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“Leg up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20up. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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