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
Devoting extra time to children, including monitoring their schoolwork and enrolling them in enrichment activities that require time and money, has become one way for parents with privilege to give their children a leg up.
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Darby Saxbe,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Devoting extra time to children, including monitoring their schoolwork and enrolling them in enrichment activities that require time and money, has become one way for parents with privilege to give their children a leg up.
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Darby Saxbe,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Instead, the student was pursuing an apprenticeship in electrical and had a leg up because of certifications that came with the HBI program.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Then Jaimoe pauses, flashes a quick, playful grin, and rolls his right pant leg up to his knee.
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David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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Darby Saxbe,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Devoting extra time to children, including monitoring their schoolwork and enrolling them in enrichment activities that require time and money, has become one way for parents with privilege to give their children a leg up.
—
Darby Saxbe,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Instead, the student was pursuing an apprenticeship in electrical and had a leg up because of certifications that came with the HBI program.
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Then Jaimoe pauses, flashes a quick, playful grin, and rolls his right pant leg up to his knee.
—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for leg up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg up
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Despite government assurances, humanitarian groups warn that the scale of assistance still falls short of the need.
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For instance, in addition to covering repairs, Endurance plans come with perks like 24/7 roadside assistance, windshield repair, fob replacement and rental car reimbursement.
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Today an accessory can affect crash-safety standards, driver-assist sensors, towing limits, and — once it is connected — vehicle cybersecurity.
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Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to surpass 1,000 career points and 500 career assists already this year.
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Overall, half of Americans (50%) support displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms, including 83% of White evangelicals and 72% of Republicans.
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Trailing 3-1 in the third, Ohtani provided his own run support, singling to center to score Alex Freeland from second after the Dodgers infielder had led off with a double.
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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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Local business owners welcomed the boost in business as Dodgers fans filled restaurants, hotels and entertainment districts throughout Sacramento and West Sacramento.
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But while the sportswear giant remains the category leader by revenue, and the company is enjoying a FIFA World Cup boost for its soccer jersey sales, the momentum has shifted decisively away from Beaverton, Oregon.
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The Real Cost of Waiting Only one in four adults who could benefit from a hearing aid has ever used one, and the average person waits nine years after a diagnosis before doing anything about it.
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Most people who could benefit from a hearing aid have never used one.
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“Leg up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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