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
The all-stock deal, first announced over a year ago, would give Capital One a major leg up against competing credit card-issuing banks such as JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Bank of America (BAC) and Citigroup (C), which don’t process transactions themselves.
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
A couple legs up Senior kicker Gabriel Plascencia made a 23-yard field goal on the opening drive.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
The move represented another leg up in the president's strategy to open more markets for U.S. products.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
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Need a leg up?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
A couple legs up Senior kicker Gabriel Plascencia made a 23-yard field goal on the opening drive.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
The move represented another leg up in the president's strategy to open more markets for U.S. products.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Need a leg up?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg up
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These organizations provide critical services, including support for human trafficking survivors, shelter for families escaping domestic violence, and financial assistance to women facing breast cancer.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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There were several bills in the state House and Senate providing financial assistance to charter schools, now referred to as schools of hope.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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Randle came back in and took over the contest, tallying six assists over the final six-plus minutes of the quarter to help Minnesota gain a 20-point advantage by frame’s end in a a runaway victory to square up the series.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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Caroline Szczepaniak tallied a goal and assist for for Lemont (14-5, 9-0), while Gabriela Kuruc scored a goal and Ava Bergeson added an assist.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Ewing criticized Stothert’s support for President Donald Trump and turning the local race into a referendum on the national Republican platform.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Those heavy, bowl-like flowers need support to keep from breaking.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 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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For companies with brand and reputation motivations, supporting a nonprofit can provide both a marketing boost and reputation defense during layoffs or other negative events.—
Josh Birkholz,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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May Protect Brain Health Older adults who drank three cups of (regular) milk daily saw a boost in brain-health-protecting antioxidant levels.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
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Walking 10,000 steps—about 4 or 5 miles—daily can strengthen bones and muscles, aid in weight loss, increase energy levels, and improve heart and lung health.—
Jennifer Steinhoff,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
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For more than ten weeks, Israel has halted the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, to pressure Hamas to release Israeli hostages.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 May 2025
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“Leg up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20up. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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