as in assists
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 legs up
His hand gripped the side bar of an umbrella stroller that had a toddler kicking her legs up, dressed in daisy-print overalls.
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Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Two dead roaches went legs up in front of a hallway glass cooler.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Hazel, drawing both legs up and placing her elbows on her knees, asked.
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Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
Gently place your legs up the wall, extending your knees and reaching your heels toward the ceiling.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
Kick your legs up to get as horizontal as possible to propel yourself onto the ice.
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Stephanie Pearson,
Outside,
14 Jan. 2026
In another, Biel and Zaya were all smiles, with the Valentine's Day star holding both of her niece's hands as the little girl kicked one of her legs up.
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Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
When applying, work from the legs up, using any leftover product on your feet, and finish with your hands.
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Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
23 Sep. 2025
In an Instagram video shared by Only in Florida, the person was seen with his upper body hanging over the edge of the glass railing with his legs up in the air before falling over the railing.
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Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Two dead roaches went legs up in front of a hallway glass cooler.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Hazel, drawing both legs up and placing her elbows on her knees, asked.
—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
Gently place your legs up the wall, extending your knees and reaching your heels toward the ceiling.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
Kick your legs up to get as horizontal as possible to propel yourself onto the ice.
—
Stephanie Pearson,
Outside,
14 Jan. 2026
In another, Biel and Zaya were all smiles, with the Valentine's Day star holding both of her niece's hands as the little girl kicked one of her legs up.
—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 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
In an Instagram video shared by Only in Florida, the person was seen with his upper body hanging over the edge of the glass railing with his legs up in the air before falling over the railing.
—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legs up
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The Los Angeles native had a quiet first outing against the Valkyries but bounced back with a season-high 23 points in their next matchup, then had 10 assists against the Seattle Storm on Saturday.
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Making the service free assists in response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of things like hurricanes and earthquakes, Musk has said.
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The press cabin contains 14 lie-flat pods, including large tan leather seats with luxury features such as lumbar supports and massage functions.
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Officers were housed in a one-story structure atop the deck, which also featured antiaircraft guns and a kitchen, while crew quarters were in the concrete supports.
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For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.
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After the match, Knight laid out both Usos with help from Solo Sikoa.
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While committing the robberies Fleming drew a gun, and wore all black covering his face with a ski mask and goggles, and his hands with gloves, authorities said.
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Rinse the blueberries under cold running water, gently swishing them around with your hands to ensure all the berries are exposed to water.
Noun
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Both show trust boosts engagement, improves quality, accelerates research, saves millions in drug development and positions trust as infrastructure.
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Many desert mosses are under threat, and conservationists might be able to better protect them with fungal boosts.
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Both of its pools have chair lifts, and there is Braille signage throughout.
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The facility is planned as a customer-facing destination, with a large showroom, demonstration stalls, vehicle service lifts and maintenance services.
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