jump at
verb
jumped at; jumping at; jumps at
: to eagerly take (a chance, offer, etc.)
She jumped at the chance/opportunity to show her boss what she could do.
He jumped at the offer of a better job.
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The Phillies made Strahm available and KC jumped at the chance.
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Kansas City Star,
5 July 2026
So when Josh’s pal Brian Bohnert invited Reed and Josh to join him downtown on Wednesday, the two jumped at the chance.
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Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
2 July 2026
Known for his quirky personality and ability to thrive under pressure, Kelly has followed the program in recent years after retiring as a player and jumped at the chance to help the pitchers, Wise said.
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Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Williams and Holmes jumped at the opportunity when Preservation Sacramento reached out about booking the house for this year’s tour.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2026
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Kansas City Star,
5 July 2026
So when Josh’s pal Brian Bohnert invited Reed and Josh to join him downtown on Wednesday, the two jumped at the chance.
—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
2 July 2026
Known for his quirky personality and ability to thrive under pressure, Kelly has followed the program in recent years after retiring as a player and jumped at the chance to help the pitchers, Wise said.
—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Williams and Holmes jumped at the opportunity when Preservation Sacramento reached out about booking the house for this year’s tour.
—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2026
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“Jump at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20at. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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